George Rogers Clark quotes

If a country is not worth protecting it is not worth claiming. (George Rogers Clark)
I have given the United States half the territory they possess, and for them to suffer me to remain in poverty, in consequence of it, will not redound much to their honor hereafter. View quote
George Rogers Clark
My name is Clark, and I have come out to see what you brave fellows are doing in Kentucky and to lend you a helping hand, if necessary. View quote
George Rogers Clark
Never was a person more mortified than I was at this time, to see so fair an opportunity to push a victory; Detroit lost for want of a few men. View quote
George Rogers Clark
I carry in my right hand war, and peace in my left... Here is a bloody belt and a white one. Take which you please. View quote
George Rogers Clark
Great things have been effected by a few men well conducted. View quote
George Rogers Clark
Our cause is just . . . our country will be grateful" View quote
George Rogers Clark
The sword is very handsome. I am too old and infirm, as you see, to ever use a sword again, but I am glad that my old mother state has not entirely forgotten me. View quote
George Rogers Clark
Damn the sword! When Virginia wanted a sword, I gave her one. Now she sends me a toy! I require bread! View quote
George Rogers Clark
I am George Rogers Clark. You have just become a prisoner of the Commonwealth of Virginia. View quote
George Rogers Clark