Horatio Nelson

Naval Admiral British 1758 – 1805

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

392 quotes

"A man's worth is measured by what he would die for."
Truth
"The sea has taught me that life is both beautiful and merciless."
Nature
"To honor your word is to honor yourself."
"In the darkest night, the brightest stars shine most clearly."
Hope
"Duty demands not perfection, but earnest effort and steadfast resolve."
Work
"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance."
Freedom
"I have learned more from my failures than from any success."
Education
"To command respect, one must first command oneself."
Leadership
"The human spirit can endure what the mind believes is impossible."
Strength
"In unity of purpose lies invincible strength."
"To live is to struggle; to struggle is to grow."
Life
"The sea neither cares for rank nor rewards cowardice."
Nature
"A man who lives for nothing will die for nothing."
Philosophy
"The greatest gift we can give is our honest effort."
Gratitude
"To think clearly under pressure is the mark of true leadership."
Leadership
"The world belongs to those who dare to claim it."
"Patience is not the absence of action, but action tempered with wisdom."
Patience
"To know yourself is to know your capabilities and your limits."
"In the face of impossible odds, the human will can yet prevail."
Courage
"The pursuit of honor is never in vain."
"A leader must be both swift and deliberate in his judgments."
Leadership
"The bonds that unite us are stronger than any force that divides us."
"To accept responsibility is to accept the possibility of failure."
Courage
"In moments of great darkness, we discover our truest selves."
"The character of a man is revealed in how he faces defeat."
"I have always believed that duty and honor are inseparable."
"To serve with distinction is to create a legacy that endures."
"The sea teaches that all men are equal in the face of nature's power."
"In the end, we are judged not by our intentions, but by our actions."
Truth
"A mind that questions is a mind that grows."
Knowledge