"It is true that I must run a great risk; no gallant action was ever accomplished without danger."
"I would lay down my life for America but I cannot trifle with my Honor."
"It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win."
"Where men of fine feeling are concerned there is seldom misunderstanding."
"An honourable 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."
"I may sink, but I'll be damned if I strike!"
"Whoever can surprise well must conquer."
"If fear is cultivated it will become stronger if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery."
"I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way."