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I must repeat what I asserted formerly, that unless some happy expedient can be fallen upon to induce the seamen to enter into the service for a longer term than twelve months, it will never be possible to bring them under proper subordination; and subordination is as necessary, nay, far more so in the fleet than in the army.
— John Paul Jones
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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
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It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win.
— John Paul Jones
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Since human wisdom cannot secure us from accidents, it is the greatest effort of reason to bear them well.
— John Paul Jones
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The situation of America is new in the annals of mankind; her affairs cry haste, and speed must answer them.
— John Paul Jones
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It is with great pleasure that I see the political system of almost every power in Europe changing in our favor since the news of our late successes.
— John Paul Jones
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