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“You speak of the good conduct of your ancestors. As your own conduct is under discussion, and not theirs, I cannot see how their former good character can at all serve your present purpose. Fortunately for our country, every man stands upon his own merit.”

Quote by Stephen Decatur

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Stephen Decatur

Stephen Decatur (January 5, 1779 – March 22, 1820) was a United States Navy officer known for his heroic actions during the First Barbary War and the War of 1812. He gained fame for leading a daring raid to burn the captured USS Philadelphia in Tripoli harbor in 1804. Decatur also commanded USS United States to capture HMS Macedonian in 1812. He is remembered for his patriotism and the quote, 'Our country! In her intercourse with foreign nations, may she always be in the right; but our country, right or wrong.' He died in a duel at age 41. more

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