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

First gain the victory and then make the best use of it you can.

Thank God I have done my duty. Drink, drink. Fan, fan. Rub, rub. Kiss me, Hardy.

Had we taken ten sails, and let the eleventh to escape, being able to get at her, I could never have called it well done.

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

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

Thank God I have done my duty.