It is to the last degree distressing to contemplate the state and establishment of our navy... unless the private emolument of individuals in our navy is made superior to that in privateers, it never can become respectable; it never will become formidable. And without a respectable navy - alas, America!
タグ: without, america, will, never

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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.
タグ: wish, ship, way, go
It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win.
タグ: chance, law, will, win, nature
Since human wisdom cannot secure us from accidents, it is the greatest effort of reason to bear them well.
タグ: us, accidents, effort, wisdom
The situation of America is new in the annals of mankind; her affairs cry haste, and speed must answer them.
タグ: america, cry, situation, new
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.
タグ: late, political, power, great
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