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

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"I have not yet begun to fight!"

- John Paul Jones

Courage

"Men mean more than guns in the rating of a ship."

- John Paul Jones

Leadership

"I would lay down my life for America, but I cannot trifle with my honor."

- John Paul Jones

Leadership

"If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery."

- John Paul Jones

Faith

"Men mean more than guns in the rating of a ship"

- John Paul Jones

Belief in Self

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"It is very brave of you to make that decision of going for surgery. The pain will soon be over. Sending you all the good luck and love! Best of luck with the surgery!"

Bravery

"True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost."

- Arthur Ashe

Bravery

"I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life – and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do."

- Georgia O'Keeffe

Bravery

"Conquer Fear."

- Hustle Inspires Hustle

Bravery

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball."

- Pete Rose

Bravery