It is my turn now; and if I come back, it is yours.

The bravest man feels an anxiety 'circa praecordia' as he enters the battle; but he dreads disgrace yet more.

Whoever gains the palm by merit, let him hold it.

I am of the opinion that the boldest measures are the safest.

Our Country will, I believe, sooner forgive an Officer for attacking his Enemy than for letting it alone.

Duty is the great business of a sea officer; all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be.

I am a Norfolk man and Glory in being so.