I have only one eye, I have a right to be blind sometimes... I really do not see the signal!

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!'.

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

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

The business of the English commander-in-chief being first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.

England expects that every man will do his duty.