Horatio Nelson quotes

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.

Our country will, I believe, sooner forgive an officer for attacking an enemy than for letting it alone.

I could not tread these perilous paths in safety, if I did not keep a saving sense of humor.

Time is everything; five minutes make the difference between victory and defeat.

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.

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.

My character and good name are in my own keeping. Life with disgrace is dreadful. A glorious death is to be envied.

Duty is the great business of a sea officer; all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be.

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.