Time is everything; five minutes make the difference between victory and defeat.

Frigates are the eyes of a fleet.

What the country needs is the annihilation of the enemy.

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

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

Thank God I have done my 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.