Nathan Hale, the source for this Quotes
A collection of quotes by Nathan Hale, the source for this.
Nathan Hale (1755-1776) was an American soldier and spy during the Revolutionary War. Born in Connecticut, Hale graduated from Yale University in 1773. He joined the Continental Army and volunteered for a dangerous intelligence-gathering mission in September 1776. However, he was captured by the British and executed without trial at the age of 21, famously uttering the words, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." Hale's courageous sacrifice and patriotism have made him an enduring symbol of American heroism.