No captain can do very wrong if he places his ship alongside that of the enemy.
Gentlemen, when the enemy is committed to a mistake we must not interrupt him too soon.
To do nothing was disgraceful; therefore I made use of my understanding.
Thank God I have done my duty. Drink, drink. Fan, fan. Rub, rub. Kiss me, Hardy.
Our Country will, I believe, sooner forgive an Officer for attacking his Enemy than for letting it alone.
My character and good name are in my own keeping. Life with disgrace is dreadful. A glorious death is to be envied.