Horatio Nelson

Naval Admiral British 1758 – 1805

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

392 quotes

"Literature captures the essence of human experience across the ages."
Literature
"Politics requires compromise, but never the compromise of principles."
Politics
"War leaves scars that generations cannot heal."
War
"Motivation flourishes in the soil of clear purpose and strong conviction."
Motivation
"Inspiration is found in the deeds of the noble and the steadfast."
Inspiration
"Relationships flourish when built on the foundation of mutual respect."
Relationships
"Solitude is where the soul renews itself and finds its truth."
Solitude
"Dreams deferred become nightmares; dreams pursued become legends."
Dreams
"Humor is the weapon of the wise against the pretensions of the world."
Humor
"Health cannot be purchased; it is earned through discipline and care."
Health
"Money without virtue is like a sword in the hands of a madman."
Money
"True power lies in the ability to lift others up, not to tear them down."
Power
"Technology without humanity is progress without purpose."
Technology
"Education is the inheritance we leave to those who come after."
Education
"Change is inevitable; what matters is whether we direct it or are swept by it."
Change
"Love transforms us and makes us capable of deeds we thought impossible."
Love
"Family teaches us the first lessons about duty and loyalty."
Family
"Gratitude is the antidote to the poison of ingratitude and bitterness."
Gratitude
"Creativity flows from the union of discipline and freedom."
Creativity
"Death reminds us that life is precious and should not be wasted."
Death
"The British Empire is not what it was because we have lost the will to defend it with our lives."
Courage
"A man is but the product of his thoughts; what he thinks, he becomes."
Wisdom
"In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity for the vigilant commander."
Leadership
"The sea teaches patience to those who sail upon it long enough."
Patience
"Glory without honor is but a hollow victory."
Truth
"I have always been of the opinion that the British Navy is the best in the world."
"Duty is the test of discipline; discipline is the foundation of duty."
Work
"A captain must know his men as a father knows his children."
Leadership
"To shrink from responsibility is to betray those who depend upon you."
Courage
"The winds of fortune favor the bold and the prepared."
Success