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That flag and I are twins, born in the same hour from the same womb of destiny. We cannot be parted in life or in death.

— John Paul Jones Misattributed

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That flag and I are twins. We were born at the same hour. We cannot be parted in life or death. So long as we float, we shall float together.

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