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.

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

In honour I gained them, and in honour I will die with them.

England expects every man to do his duty

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.

In Sea affairs, nothing is impossible, and nothing is improbable.

First gain the victory and then make the best use of it you can.