Horatio Nelson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Horatio Nelson.

Horatio Nelson, born on September 29, 1758, in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, England, was a British naval officer widely regarded as one of the greatest military leaders and strategists in history. Nelson's naval career began at a young age, and he quickly rose through the ranks, displaying skills and qualities that made him a natural leader.

Throughout his career, Nelson played a crucial role in several significant naval battles, most notably the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. It was during this battle that Nelson led the British Royal Navy to a decisive victory against the combined French and Spanish fleets, despite being mortally wounded by a French sharpshooter.

Nelson's strategic brilliance and innovative tactics revolutionized naval warfare, particularly through his emphasis on aggressive, close-quarters combat. His leadership abilities and charismatic personality made him a beloved figure among his crewmen, earning him the nickname "the People's Admiral."

Beyond his military accomplishments, Nelson's personal life was marked by a scandalous affair with Lady Emma Hamilton, which attracted much attention and controversy. Despite his personal struggles, Nelson's unwavering dedication to duty and his unwavering commitment to his country's cause earned him immense respect and admiration.

Today, Horatio Nelson is remembered as a national hero, an icon of British naval power, and a symbol of bravery and leadership. His legacy continues to inspire generations of naval officers and military strategists worldwide.

Our country will, I believe, sooner forgive an officer for a

Our country will, I believe, sooner forgive an officer for attacking an enemy than for letting it alone.

Horatio Nelson

Alone

My greatest happiness is to serve my gracious King and Count

My greatest happiness is to serve my gracious King and Country and I am envious only of glory for if it be a sin to covet glory I am the most offending soul alive.

Horatio Nelson

Happiness

Now I can do no more. We must trust to the Great Disposer of

Now I can do no more. We must trust to the Great Disposer of all events and the justice of our cause. I thank God for this opportunity of doing my duty.

Horatio Nelson

Trust

In this world, shipmates, sin that pays its way can travel f

In this world, shipmates, sin that pays its way can travel freely, and without passport; whereas Virtue, if a pauper, is stopped at all frontiers.

Herman Melville

Faith Reason

Let me alone: I have yet my legs and one arm. Tell the surge

Let me alone: I have yet my legs and one arm. Tell the surgeon to make haste and his instruments. I know I must lose my right arm, so the sooner it's off the better.

Horatio Nelson

Alone

Buonaparte has often made his boast that our fleet would be

Buonaparte has often made his boast that our fleet would be worn out by keeping the sea and that his was kept in order and increasing by staying in port but know he finds, I fancy, if Emperors hear the truth, that his fleet suffers more in a night than ours in one year.

Horatio Nelson

Truth

First gain the victory and then make the best use of it you

First gain the victory and then make the best use of it you can.

Horatio Nelson

Best