...without a Respectable Navy, Alas America!

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.

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.

I would lay down my life for America but I cannot trifle with my Honor.

I may sink, but I'll be damned if I strike!