Quotes by John Paul Jones

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Born naval officer · Scottish · 1747–1792

Scottish-born naval officer (1747–1792)

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“Thus, although Jones had it in him to be a great naval strategist, he found opportunity to prove himself only on the tactical level. There he was magnificent. Recall how he made prompt and sure dec...”
— John Paul Jones