I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way.
If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery.
You understand why some animals eat their young.
...without a Respectable Navy, Alas America!
I would lay down my life for America but I cannot trifle with my Honor.
It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win.