John Paul Jones Quotes

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

Faith, Fear, Become

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

Nature, Win, Law

I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way.
John Paul Jones

Wish, Fast, Ship

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.
John Paul Jones

Peace, War, Human

I have not yet begun to fight!
John Paul Jones

War, Fight, Begun

Whoever can surprise well must conquer.
John Paul Jones

Surprise, Conquer, Whoever

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Nationality: American

Born: July 6, 1747

Died: July 18, 1792

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