My love is founded on esteem, the only foundation that can make the passion last.
My character and good name are in my own keeping. Life with disgrace is dreadful. A glorious death is to be envied.
I have a right to be blind sometimes.
Frigates are the eyes of a fleet.
I am ill every time it blows hard, and nothing but my enthusiastic love for the profession keeps me one hour at sea.
To do nothing was disgraceful; therefore I made use of my understanding.