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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Topic

Sailing Taking risks

Author

John Paul Jones

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1778 1770s 18th century

Occupation

Military officer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Jones, John Paul. Letter to Le Ray de Chaumont. 16 Nov. 1778.

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Parties must ever exist in a free country.

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Topic
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On Conciliation with America
Medium
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Genre
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Language
English
Time
1775 1770s 18th century
Era
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Original Citation

Burke, Edmund. "Speech on Conciliation with America." House of Commons. 22 Mar. 1775, Palace of Westminster, Westminster, London, England, UK.

Current Citation

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Another quote about Taking risks

100 percent of the shots you don't take don't go in the net.

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Topic
Shoot your shot Going for it Taking risks
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Language
English
Time
1983 1980s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

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Another quote from 1778

I die adoring God, loving my friends, not hating my enemies, and detesting superstition.

Voltaire

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Topic
Approaching death

Author

Voltaire
Language
French
Time
1778 1770s 18th century
Authentication Score 1
Citation

Voltaire. Note to his secretary, Jean-Louis Wagniere. 28 Feb. 1778.