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.

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

Whoever can surprise well must conquer.

I have not yet begun to fight!

Nothing exciting ever happens to me.

It is true that I must run a great risk; no gallant action was ever accomplished without danger.

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