Where men of fine feeling are concerned there is seldom misunderstanding.
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.
It is true that I must run a great risk; no gallant action was ever accomplished without danger.
I may sink, but I'll be damned if I strike!
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.