Don't say it's impossible! Turn your command over to the next officer. If he can't do it, I'll find someone who can, even if I have to take him from the ranks!

Through life let your principal object be the discharge of duty.

Duty is ours; consequences are God's.

There are but few commanders who properly appreciate the value of celerity.

Duty is ours; the consequences are the Lord God's

I was afraid the fire would not be hot enough for me to distinguish myself.

My duty is to obey orders.