If I had been censured every time I have run my ship, or fleets under my command, into great danger, I should have long ago been out of the Service and never in the House of Peers.

If I had been censured every time I have run my ship, or fleets under my command, into great danger, I should have long ago been out of the Service and never in the House of Peers.

Something must be left to chance; nothing is certain in a sea fight

My character and good name are in my own keeping. Life with disgrace is dreadful. A glorious death is to be envied.

Hardy, I do believe they have done it at last... my backbone is shot through.

Treat every Frenchman as if he was the devil himself.

Thank God I have done my duty.