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.
First gain the victory and then make the best use of it you can.
Something must be left to chance nothing is sure in a sea fight.
Something must be left to chance nothing is sure in a sea fight beyond all others.
But in case signals can neither be seen or perfectly understood no captain can do very wrong if he places his ship alongside the enemy.
Something must be left to chance nothing is sure in a sea fight beyond all others.
Duty is the great business of a sea officer; all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be.
I could not tread these perilous paths in safety, if I did not keep a saving sense of humor.
My character and good name are in my own keeping. Life with disgrace is dreadful. A glorious death is to be envied.
My greatest happiness is to serve my gracious King and Country and I am envious only of glory
If a man consults whether he is to fight, when he has the power in his own hands, it is certain that his opinion is against fighting.
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.
Let me alone: I have yet my legs and one arm. Tell the surgeon to make haste and his instruments. I know I must lose my right arm, so the sooner it’s off the better.