I may sink, but I'll be damned if I strike!
Whoever can surprise well must conquer.
I would lay down my life for America but I cannot trifle with my Honor.
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.
He who will not risk cannot win.
Where men of fine feeling are concerned there is seldom misunderstanding.