Laurels grow in the Bay of Biscay, I hope a bed of them may be found in the Mediterranean.

To do nothing was disgraceful; therefore I made use of my understanding.

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!'.

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

A fleet of British ships at war are the best negotiators.

Frigates are the eyes of a fleet.

I have only one eye, I have a right to be blind sometimes... I really do not see the signal!