66 Quotes by Horatio Nelson

My love is founded on esteem, the only foundation that can make the passion last.

Something must be left to chance; nothing is certain in a sea fight

Thank God I have done my duty. Drink, drink. Fan, fan. Rub, rub. Kiss me, Hardy.

Laurels grow in the Bay of Biscay, I hope a bed of them may be found in the Mediterranean.

The business of the English commander-in-chief being first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.

When I came to explain to them the 'Nelson Touch', it was like an electric shock. Some shed tears, all approved - 'It was new - it was singular - it was simple!'.

Whoever gains the palm by merit, let him hold it.

I am ill every time it blows hard, and nothing but my enthusiastic love for the profession keeps me one hour at sea.

It is my turn now; and if I come back, it is yours.