If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery.
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.
Where men of fine feeling are concerned there is seldom misunderstanding.
I may sink, but I'll be damned if I strike!
You understand why some animals eat their young.
...without a Respectable Navy, Alas America!