Gentlemen, when the enemy is committed to a mistake we must not interrupt him too soon. — Horatio Nelson
I could not tread these perilous paths in safety, if I did not keep a saving sense of humor. — Horatio Nelson
But mark you! I would not be elsewhere for thousands. – at the battle of copenhagen. — Horatio Nelson
My character and good name are in my own keeping. Life with disgrace is dreadful. A glorious death is to be envied. — Horatio Nelson
My greatest happiness is to serve my gracious king and country and I am envious only of glory; — Horatio Nelson
Our country will, I believe, sooner forgive an officer for attacking an enemy than for letting it alone. — Horatio Nelson