Horatio Nelson

"I have always believed in the power of direct action."

"Hesitation and doubt are companions of failure."

"A man of principle is worth a thousand mercenaries."

"The pursuit of excellence is never complete."

"I am bound by duty above all other considerations."

"The greatest strength is the strength of conviction."

"In the crucible of battle, character is revealed."

"I answer to God and my conscience alone."

"The weak perish, the strong endure through will."

"A commander who does not share danger with his men is a coward."

"The future belongs to those bold enough to seize it."

"Indecision is the enemy of all noble enterprises."

"I have made my bed and will lie upon it with honor."

"The sea respects only those who respect it."

"A soldier's greatest weapon is unwavering resolve."

"I trust my judgment when wisdom demands it."

"The path of honor is often the path of pain."

"I have no sympathy for the faint-hearted."

"A commander must see the whole battle in his mind before it begins."

"The man who masters his fears masters his destiny."

"I have always preferred a glorious death to a shameful life."

"Preparation is the silent guarantee of victory."

"The greatest battles are won before the first shot is fired."

"I am not afraid to die for England and duty."

"A resolute mind can overcome any obstacle."

"The measure of a life is not its length but its impact."

"I face my enemies with the calmness of clear conscience."

"The weak excuse, the strong act."

"I believe in the triumph of the righteous cause."

"A man must know himself before he can lead others."