I am a Norfolk man and glory in being so.

Free men do not ask permission to bear arms

The press is impotent when it abandons itself to falsehood.

A true patriot will defend his country from its government.

When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.

There is no justification for taking away individuals' freedom in the guise of public safety.

Laurels grow in the Bay of Biscay, I hope a bed of them may be found in the Mediterranean.

Whoever gains the palm by merit, let him hold it.

It is my turn now, and if I come back, it is yours.

A ship's a fool to fight a fort.

There can be no place for self entirely

I have a right to be blind sometimes.

Frigates are the eyes of a fleet.

To do nothing was disgraceful, therefore I made use of my understanding.

England expects every man to do his duty

Thank God I have done my duty.

In honour, I gained them, and in honour, I will die with them.

My love is founded on esteem, the only foundation that can make the passion last.

Something must be left to chance; nothing is certain in a sea fight.