My love is founded on esteem, the only foundation that can make the passion last.

England expects that every man will do his duty.

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

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.

When I came to explain to them the 'Nelson Touch', it was like an electric shock. Some shed tears, all approved - 'It was new - it was singular - it was simple!'.

My character and good name are in my own keeping. Life with disgrace is dreadful. A glorious death is to be envied.

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.