No captain can do very wrong if he places his ship alongside that of the enemy.
Laurels grow in the Bay of Biscay, I hope a bed of them may be found in the Mediterranean.
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!'.
Something must be left to chance; nothing is certain in a sea fight
A fleet of British ships at war are the best negotiators.
My greatest happiness is to serve my gracious King and Country and I am envious only of glory; for if it be a sin to covet glory I am the most offending soul alive.