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

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

I have a right to be blind sometimes.

Gentlemen, when the enemy is committed to a mistake we must not interrupt him too soon.

I could not tread these perilous paths in safety, if I did not keep a saving sense of humor.

When I came to explain to them the 'Nelson Touch', it was like an electric shock. Some shed tears, all approved - 'It was new - it was singular - it was simple!'.

Frigates are the eyes of a fleet.