John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones (born John Paul; July 6, 1747 – July 18, 1792) was a Scottish American sailor and the United States' first well-known naval fighter in the American Revolutionary War. Although he made many friends and enemies among America's political elites, his actions in British waters during the Revolution earned him an international reputation which persists to this day. As such, he is sometimes referred to as the "Father of the American Navy" (an epithet he shares with John Barry). He later served in the Imperial Russian Navy, subsequently obtaining the rank of rear admiral.
“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
“Sign on, young man, and sail with me. The stature of our homeland is no more than the measure of ourselves. Our job is to keep her free. Our will is to keep the torch of freedom burning for all. To this solemn purpose we call on the young, the brave, the strong, and the free. Heed my call, Come to the sea. Come Sail with me.”
John Paul Jones
“Surrender? I have not yet begun to fight!”
John Paul Jones
“I've not yet begun to fight!”
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
“I have not yet begun to fight.”
John Paul Jones
“Whoever can surprise well must conquer”
John Paul Jones