A ship's a fool to fight a fort.
Duty is the great business of a sea officer; all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be.
I have only one eye, I have a right to be blind sometimes... I really do not see the signal!
England expects that every man will do his duty.
I am of the opinion that the boldest measures are the safest.
To do nothing was disgraceful; therefore I made use of my understanding.