John Paul Jones.
John Paul Jones (1747 - 1792) was a naval fighter in the American Revolutionary War. During his engagement with Serapis, he was asked by the British Captain if he wanted to surrender. Jones gave the legendary reply: "I have not yet begun to fight!"
John Paul Jones
he said "i have not yet begun to fight"
I have not yet begun to fight! -- John Paul Jones in 1779
The saying "I have not yet begun to fight!" was famously uttered by John Paul Jones during the American Revolutionary War. This declaration was made during the naval battle between his ship, the Bonhomme Richard, and the British warship HMS Serapis on September 23, 1779. Jones's defiance and determination became emblematic of the American spirit in the struggle for independence.
He said " I have not yet begun to fight" those are his famous words
"I have not yet begun to fight"
The naval hero of the American Revolution who famously declared, "I have not yet begun to fight!" was John Paul Jones. This statement was made during a naval battle against the British ship HMS Serapis in 1779. Despite being heavily outmatched, Jones's tenacity and fighting spirit became emblematic of the American struggle for independence. His relentless determination ultimately led to a victory that bolstered American morale.
John Paul Jones said this when asked to surrender his ship during the American Revolution.
Vasil Levski - a Bulgarian revolutionary, renowned as the national hero of Bulgaria.
Nathan Hale was a Revolutionary War hero. He said "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country" or close to that. He said this just before he was executed.
When Captain Richard Pearson of the Serapis asked Jones, "Have you struck? Do you call for Quarter?", in other words, was John Paul Jones prepared to give up the fight and surrender his ship, Jones, according to most accounts, replied, "I have not yet begun to fight." There is, however, some doubt if these were the actual words spoken by Jones.