If By Sea Quotes

“the light which is chasing darkness and despotism from the Old World is but an emanation from that which has procured and succeeded the establishment of liberty in the new.”
― George C. Daughan, If By Sea: The Forging of the American Navy--from the Revolution to the War of 1812

“He protested that although in theory he was opposed to slavery, this particular proposal was premature, liable only to incite the south and destroy the unity of the republic, perhaps even provoke a civil war.”
― George C. Daughan, If By Sea: The Forging of the American Navy--from the Revolution to the War of 1812

“solve the nation’s debt crisis. The task was daunting. The country had been living on expedients since 1775; the Continental Congress had more creditors than any other regime in the world and no means of payment.When Hamilton totaled how much the country owed, it was staggering: foreign debt alone amounted to $11 million, plus $1.6 million in interest.”
― George C. Daughan, If By Sea: The Forging of the American Navy--from the Revolution to the War of 1812

“Separated as we are by a world of water from other nations,” he explained, “if we are wise, we shall surely avoid being drawn into the labyrinth of their politics and involved in their destructive wars.”
― George C. Daughan, If By Sea: The Forging of the American Navy--from the Revolution to the War of 1812