I am not influenced by the expectation of promotion or pecuniary reward. I wish to be useful, and every kind of service necessary for the public good, becomes honorable by being necessary. If the exigencies of my country demand a peculiar service, its claim to perform that service are imperious.
Nathan HaleI greatly fear some of America's greatest and most dangerous enemies are such as think themselves her best friends.
Nathan HaleLiberty? Independence? Are they to remain only words? Gentlemen, let us make them fighting words!
Nathan HaleI should probably bequeath the copyrights to my screenplay for Spies Like Us, just in case.
Nathan HaleIf the exigencies of my country demand a peculiar service, its claims to perform that service are imperious.
Nathan Hale