Israel Putnam Born : January 7, 1718 Died : May 29, 1790 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Israel Putnam The enemy advances and you tremble. They've better numbers, you say. Better weapons. Better training. But I do not fear, and neither should you. For what they have in material, they lack in conviction and care. But not us. We have discipline. We have order. And most importantly, we have passion. We believe! So maintain vigilance. Conserve your ammo. Ensure a proper line of sight. And above all else, men, do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes. Israel Putnam passion eye believe Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes! Then fire low! Israel Putnam eye military war A good horse is a man's best friend in time of danger. Israel Putnam horse best-friend men