Horatio Nelson said this quote

“ If a man consults whether he is to fight, when he has the power in his own hands, it is certain that his opinion is against fighting. ”

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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

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

~ Horatio Nelson