Stonewall Jackson Quotes

My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me.

The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth.

Duty is ours; consequences are God's.

I want my army to be an army of the living God.

The only winner today is big business.

Never take counsel of your fears.

People who are anxious to bring on war don't know what they are bargaining for; they don't see all the horrors that must accompany such an event.

There are but few commanders who properly appreciate the value of celerity.

You may be whatever you resolve to be.

We must make this campaign an exceedingly active one. Only thus can a weaker country cope with a stronger; it must make up in activity what it lacks in strength.

It is painful enough to discover with what unconcern they speak of war and threaten it. They do not know its horrors. I have seen enough of it to make me look upon it as the sum of all evils.

Then, Sir, we will give them the bayonet!

I am more afraid of King Alcohol than of all the bullets of the enemy.

I like liquor - its taste and its effects - and that is just the reason why I never drink it.

Do your duty and leave the rest to Providence.

Duty is ours; the consequences are the Lord God's

Let us go over, and sit in the shade of the trees.

Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible; and when you strike and overcome him, never let up in the pursuit...

Don't say it's impossible! Turn your command over to the next officer. If he can't do it, I'll find someone who can, even if I have to take him from the ranks!

What is life without honor? Degradation is worse than death.

Died of wounds inflicted in error by his own troops at the battle of Chancellorsville during the US Civil War. Let us cross over the river and sit in the shade of the trees.

All I am and all I have is at the service of my country.

Through life let your principal object be the discharge of duty.

Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible.

Our God was my shield. His protecting care is an additional cause for gratitude.

I am more anxious than I can express that my men should be not only good soldiers of their country, but also good soldiers of the cross.

War means fighting. The business of the soldier is to fight. ... To move swiftly, strike vigorously, and secure all the fruits of victory is the secret of successful war.

Shoot the brave officers, and the cowards will run away and take the men with them.

We are all but instruments of God.

The only true rule for cavalry is to follow the enemy as long as he retreats.

My men have sometimes failed to take a position, but to defend one, never!

I yield to no man in sympathy for the gallant men under my command; but I am obliged to sweat them tonight, so that I may save their blood tomorrow.

This army stays here until the last wounded man is removed. Before I leave them to the enemy, I will lose many more men.

If officers desire to have control over their commands, they must remain habitually with them, industriously attend to their instruction and comfort, and in battle lead them well.

My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed.

Under divine blessing, we must rely on the bayonet when firearms cannot be furnished

The hardships of forced marches are often more painful than the dangers of battle

I find I like it too much.

He is cautious. He ought to be. But he is NOT slow. Lee is a phenomenon. He is the only man whom I would follow blindfolded.

Madam, if your son were to come home and try to shirk duty, you ought to shut your door in his face and treat him as a renegade unworthy of your name or regard.

I was afraid the fire would not be hot enough for me to distinguish myself.

My duty is to obey orders.

Who could not conquer with such troops as these?

Press on, press on, men.

Sir! Men who desert their comrades in war deserve to be shot! And Officers who intrude for them deserve to be hung!