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

There can be no place for self entirely

In Sea affairs, nothing is impossible, and nothing is improbable.

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

England expects every man to do his duty

Now I can do no more. We must trust to the Great Disposer of all events and the justice of our cause. I thank God for this opportunity of doing my duty.

Frigates are the eyes of a fleet.