Stephen Decatur Quotes & Sayings
Enjoy the top 4 famous quotes, sayings and quotations by Stephen Decatur.
Famous Quotes By Stephen Decatur
My country, right or wrong, but still my country. — Stephen Decatur
Our country! In her intercourse with foreign nations, may she always be in the right; but our country, right or wrong. — Stephen Decatur
You speak of the good conduct of your ancestors. As your own conduct is under discussion, and not theirs, I cannot see how their former good character can at all serve your present purpose. Fortunately for our country, every man stands upon his own merit. — Stephen Decatur
It is part of a sailor's life to die well. — Stephen Decatur