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Letter "J" » John Paul Jones Quotes
«I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way»
«I have not yet begun to fight!»
«It is by no means enough that an officer be capable...He should be a gentleman of liberal education, refined, manners, punctilious courtesy, and the nicest sense of personal honor... No meritorious act of a subordinate should escape his attention, even if the reward be only one word of approval. Conversely, he should not be blind to a single fault in any subordinate.'»
Author: John Paul Jones
(Naval Hero)
«It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win.»
«If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery.»
«Should I have the good fortune to fall in with him again, I'll make a lord of him.»
Author: John Paul Jones
(Naval Hero)
«It wouldn't have taken much to just pop over, would it?»
Author: John Paul Jones
(Naval Hero)
«An honorable Peace is and always was my first wish! I can take no delight in the effusion of human Blood; but, if this War should continue, I wish to have the most active part in it»
Author: John Paul Jones
(Naval Hero)
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«Whoever can surprise well must Conquer»
Author: John Paul Jones
(Naval Hero)
«I have not yet begun to fight (as his ship was sinking, 23 September 1779)»
Author: John Paul Jones
(Naval Hero)
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