Quote by John Paul Jones

I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harms way.

I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sai

Summary

This quote expresses a desire for association only with endeavors or ventures that are swift and agile, metaphorically represented by a fast-sailing ship. The intention behind this preference is to purposefully engage in dangerous or challenging situations, referred to as "going in harms way." In other words, the person is determined to seek out and confront precarious circumstances rather than settle for complacency or idle pursuits that offer no real sense of growth or achievement.

By John Paul Jones

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