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Firstly you must always implicitly obey orders, without attempting to form any opinion of your own regarding their propr
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"Firstly you must always implicitly obey orders, without attempting to form any opinion of your own regarding their propriety. Secondly, you must consider every man your enemy who speaks ill of your king; and thirdly you must hate a Frenchman as you hate the devil"

- Horatio Nelson

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This quote by Horatio Nelson is a call to action for his troops to stay loyal to their king and nation. He emphasizes the importance of following orders without question and to have undeviating loyalty to their king. He also encourages them to have a strong hatred for the enemy, in this case the French. This quote is a tip of the value of patriotism and commitment to one's country. It likewise functions as an alerting to those who would speak ill of the king, as they would be thought about an enemy. Nelson's words are a pointer of the importance of loyalty and patriotism in times of war. They also function as an alerting to those who would oppose the king, as they would be considered an opponent. Nelson's words are a pointer of the importance of standing together in times of conflict and to stay devoted to one's nation.

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Horatio Nelson This quote is written / told by Horatio Nelson between September 29, 1758 and October 21, 1805. He was a famous Soldier from United Kingdom. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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