...without a Respectable Navy, Alas America!
Where men of fine feeling are concerned there is seldom misunderstanding.
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.
Whoever can surprise well must conquer.
It is true that I must run a great risk; no gallant action was ever accomplished without danger.