“Whoever can surprise well must conquer”

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

“I have not yet begun to fight.”

“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.”

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

“I've not yet begun to fight!”

“Surrender? I have not yet begun to fight!”