Gentlemen, when the enemy is committed to a mistake we must not interrupt him too soon. -Horatio Nelson Veteransday
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 Power
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 Trust
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 Truth
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 Happiness
I could not tread these perilous paths in safety, if I did not keep a saving sense of humor. -Horatio Nelson Humor
Duty is the great business of a sea officer; all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be. -Horatio Nelson Business
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 Alone
My character and good name are in my own keeping. Life with disgrace is dreadful. A glorious death is to be envied. -Horatio Nelson Death
My character and good name are in my own keeping. Life with disgrace is dreadful. A glorious death is to be envied. -Horatio Nelson Death
