You understand why some animals eat their young.
I would lay down my life for America but I cannot trifle with my Honor.
Whoever can surprise well must conquer.
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.
Nothing exciting ever happens to me.
It is true that I must run a great risk; no gallant action was ever accomplished without danger.