Horatio Nelson said this quote

“ Duty is the great business of a sea officer; all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be. ”

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

~ Horatio Nelson

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

~ Horatio Nelson

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

~ Horatio Nelson

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

~ Horatio Nelson