It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win.
John Paul JonesA captain of the Navy ought to be a man of strong and well connected sense, with a tolerable good education, a gentleman, as well as a seaman both in theory and practice.
John Paul JonesI have sacrificed not only my favorite scheme of life, but the softer affections of the heart, and my prospects of domestic happiness, and I am ready to sacrifice my life also, with cheerfulness, if that forfeiture could restore peace and good will among mankind.
John Paul JonesIf fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery.
John Paul JonesWhoever can surprise well must conquer.
John Paul Jones