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

I am ill every time it blows hard, and nothing but my enthusiastic love for the profession keeps me one hour at sea.

In honour I gained them, and in honour I will die with them.

England expects that every man will do his duty.

Close with a Frenchman, but out-maneuver a Russian.

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

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