Horatio Nelson

Naval Admiral British 1758 – 1805

British naval hero; died at Battle of Trafalgar while securing victory.

392 quotes

"The measure of a man is not in his strength, but in his character."
"Knowledge without application is merely empty philosophy."
Knowledge
"Freedom is the birthright of all men; to deny it is to deny humanity itself."
Freedom
"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the triumph of wisdom over passion."
Peace
"Nature teaches those patient enough to observe her."
Nature
"Art elevates the soul beyond the mundane concerns of daily life."
Art
"Science is the pursuit of truth through reason and observation."
Science
"Music is the language of the heart that words cannot express."
Music
"The greatest adventure is the pursuit of one's destiny."
Adventure
"Imagination is the forge in which great deeds are created."
Imagination
"History is the mirror in which we see the reflection of our own souls."
History
"Philosophy teaches us not what to think, but how to think."
Philosophy
"Literature opens doors to worlds we could never otherwise visit."
Literature
"Politics is the art of the possible, not the ideal."
Politics
"War is the failure of all other methods of resolution."
War
"Motivation comes not from others, but from within ourselves."
Motivation
"The greatest inspiration is the example of those who have gone before."
Inspiration
"Relationships are the true wealth of life."
Relationships
"Solitude is not loneliness; it is communion with one's own soul."
Solitude
"Dreams are the blueprints of destiny; those who do not dream cannot build."
Dreams
"Humor is the spice that makes life palatable."
Humor
"Health is the foundation upon which all other blessings are built."
Health
"Money is useful only insofar as it allows us to do what is right."
Money
"Power is the ability to do what is good, not what is easy."
Power
"Technology is merely a tool; wisdom in its use is what matters."
Technology
"Education is the key that unlocks the potential within every human being."
Education
"Change is the law of life; those who resist it are fighting against nature."
Change
"Love is the force that binds us all together and makes us whole."
Love
"Family is the first school and the lasting influence on our character."
Family
"Gratitude is the highest form of wisdom and the lowest form of ingratitude."
Gratitude