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…

- John Paul Jones

It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win.

- John Paul Jones

Whoever can surprise well must conquer.

- John Paul Jones

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

- John Paul Jones

Where men of fine feeling are concerned there is seldom misunderstanding.

- John Paul Jones

I have not yet begun to fight!

- John Paul Jones

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

- John Paul Jones

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

- John Paul Jones

I may sink, but I'll be damned if I strike!

- John Paul Jones