Top 4 Stephen Decatur Quotes

#1. It is part of a sailor's life to die well.

Stephen Decatur

#2. My country, right or wrong, but still my country.

Stephen Decatur

#3. Our country! In her intercourse with foreign nations, may she always be in the right; but our country, right or wrong.

Stephen Decatur

#4. 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

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