If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery.

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.

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.

He who will not risk cannot win.

Whoever can surprise well must conquer.