John Paul Jones Quotes

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.
John Paul Jones

I have not yet begun to fight!
John Paul Jones

I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way.
John Paul Jones

If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery.
John Paul Jones

It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win.
John Paul Jones

Whoever can surprise well must conquer.
John Paul Jones

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Biography

Type: Soldier
Nationality: American
Born: July 6, 1747
Died: July 18, 1792

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