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.

I greatly fear some of America's greatest and most dangerous enemies are such as think themselves her best friends.

I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.

Liberty? Independence? Are they to remain only words? Gentlemen, let us make them fighting words!

If the exigencies of my country demand a peculiar service, its claims to perform that service are imperious.

It is the duty of every good officer to obey any orders given him by his commander-in-chief.

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.