Tag: Horatio Nelson

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 great opportunity of doing my Duty.

Horatio Nelson

Never mind manoeuvres always go at them.

Horatio Nelson

The measure may be thought bold, but I am of the opinion the boldest are the safest.

Horatio Nelson

Desperate affairs require desperate measures.

Horatio Nelson

England expects every Man will do his Duty.

Horatio Nelson

Let me alone, I have yet my legs left, and one arm. Tell the surgeon to make haste and get his instruments. I know I must lose my right arm, so the sooner it is off the better.

Horatio Nelson

The lives of all are in the hands of Him who knows best whether to preserve it or no, and to His will do I resign myself. My character and good name are in my own keeping. Life with disgrace is dreadful. A glorious death is to be envied, and, if anything happens to me recollect death is a debt we must all pay, and whether now or in a few years hence can be but of little consequence.

Horatio Nelson

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

Horatio Nelson

Desperate affairs require desperate measures.

Horatio Nelson

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

Horatio Nelson