Aft the more honour, forward the better man.

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

I cannot, if I am in the field of glory, be kept out of sight: wherever there is anything to be done, there Providence is sure to direct my steps.

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

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.

No captain can do very wrong if he places his ship alongside that of his enemy.

In Sea affairs, nothing is impossible, and nothing is improbable.

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.

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

England expects that every man will do his duty.