Gentlemen, when the enemy is committed to a mistake we must not interrupt him too soon. - Horatio Nelson 1 Share Now -
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. - Horatio Nelson 2 Share Now -
Buonaparte has often made his boast that our fleet would be worn out by keeping the sea and that his was kept in order and increasing by staying in port; but know he finds, I fancy, if Emperors hear the truth, that his fleet suffers more in a night than ours in one year. - Horatio Nelson 3 Share Now -
I could not tread these perilous paths in safety, if I did not keep a saving sense of humor. - Horatio Nelson 4 Share Now -
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. - Horatio Nelson 5 Share Now -
Duty is the great business of a sea officer; all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be. - Horatio Nelson 6 Share Now -
My greatest happiness is to serve my gracious King and Country and I am envious only of glory; for if it be a sin to covet glory I am the most offending soul alive. - Horatio Nelson 7 Share Now -
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. - Horatio Nelson 9 Share Now -
My character and good name are in my own keeping. Life with disgrace is dreadful. A glorious death is to be envied. - Horatio Nelson 10 Share Now -
