John Paul Jones (born John Paul; July 6, 1747 – July 18, 1792) was the United States' first well-k...
Whoever can surprise well must conquer. John Paul Jones
Whoever can surprise well must conquer.
I would lay down my life for America but I cannot trifle with my Honor. John Paul Jones
I would lay down my life for America but I cannot trifle with my Honor.
He who will not risk cannot win. John Paul Jones
He who will not risk cannot win.
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
I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way.
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
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.
You understand why some animals eat their young. John Paul Jones
You understand why some animals eat their young.
Where men of fine feeling are concerned there is seldom misunderstanding. John Paul Jones
Where men of fine feeling are concerned there is seldom misunderstanding.
I may sink, but I'll be damned if I strike! John Paul Jones
I may sink, but I'll be damned if I strike!
I have not yet begun to fight! John Paul Jones
I have not yet begun to fight!
If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery. John Paul Jones
If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery.
It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win. John Paul Jones
It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win.
Nothing exciting ever happens to me. John Paul Jones
Nothing exciting ever happens to me.
