Nathan Hale Quotes

Nathan Hale — American Revolutionary born on June 06, 1755, died on September 22, 1776

Nathan Hale was a soldier for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission in New York City but was captured by the British and executed. His last words before being hanged were purported to be "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." Hale has long been considered an American hero and, in 1985, he was officially designated the state hero of Connecticut... (wikipedia)

I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.

I wish to be useful, and every kind of service necessary to the public good becomes honorable by being necessary.

I greatly fear some of America's greatest and most dangerous enemies are such as think themselves her best friends.

It is the duty of every good officer to obey any orders given him by his commander in chief.

Shun all vice, especially card playing.