John Paul Jones, 1747 - 1792
Oil on canvas by George Bagby Matthews (ca. 1890)
Born: 6 July 1747, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, UK
Died: 18 July 1792, Paris, France
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- 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. permalink
John Paul Jones - I have not yet begun to fight! permalink
John Paul Jones - early in battle, to Richard Pearson of HMS Serapis (23 September 1779) - I may sink, but I'll be damned if I strike! permalink
John Paul Jones - "strike one's colors" meant surrender, late phase of battle (23 September 1779) - I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way. permalink
John Paul Jones - letter to Le Ray de Chaumont (16 November 1778) - If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery. permalink
John Paul Jones - It is true that I must run a great risk; no gallant action was ever accomplished without danger. permalink
John Paul Jones - It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win. permalink
John Paul Jones - Sign on, young man, and sail with me. The stature of our homeland is no more than the measure of ourselves. Our job is to keep her free. Our will is to keep the torch of freedom burning for all. To this solemn purpose we call on the young, the brave, the strong, and the free. Heed my call, Come to the sea. Come Sail with me. permalink
John Paul Jones - Where men of fine feeling are concerned there is seldom misunderstanding. permalink
John Paul Jones - letter to the Marquis de Lafayette (1 May 1779) - Whoever can surprise well must conquer. permalink
John Paul Jones - Without a Respectable Navy, Alas America! permalink
John Paul Jones - letter to Robert Morris (17 October 1776)
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