Quotes by : Horatio Nelson

Something must be left to chance nothing is sure in a sea fight.

Aft the more honour, forward the better man

Gentlemen, when the enemy is committed to a mistake we must not interrupt him too soon.

Now I can do no more. We must trust to the Great Disposer of all events and the justice of our cause.....

My greatest happiness is to serve my gracious King and Country and I am envious only of glory

Let me alone: I have yet my legs and one arm. Tell the surgeon to make haste and his instruments. I know....

First gain the victory and then make the best use of it you can.

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

Something must be left to chance nothing is sure in a sea fight beyond all others.

If a man consults whether he is to fight, when he has the power in his own hands, it is certain that....