John Paul Jones Quotes & Sayings

“I have not yet begun to fight!”

“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.”

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

“Whoever can surprise well must conquer.”

“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.”