Close with a Frenchman, but out-maneuver a Russian.

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.

Whoever gains the palm by merit, let him hold it.

A fleet of British ships at war are the best negotiators.

I could not tread these perilous paths in safety, if I did not keep a saving sense of humor.

Treat every Frenchman as if he was the devil himself.

I owe all my success in life to having been always a quarter of an hour before my time.