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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»
«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.»
«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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effusion, human blood, my first
«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)