Stonewall Jackson Quotes
101 Stonewall Jackson Quotes
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If I can deceive my own friends, I can make certain of deceiving the enemy.
Stonewall Jackson
Charge, men and yell like flurries!
Stonewall Jackson
I yield to no man sympathy for the gallant men under my command; but I am obliged to sweat them tonight, that I may save their blood tomorrow.
Stonewall Jackson
The hardships of forced marches are often more painful than the dangers of battle.
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Once you get them running, you can stay on top of them, and that way a small force can defeat a large on every time.
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Live each day boldly without fear, loving and serving the Lord our God in all things, and be prepared to leave this earth for our heavenly home at any time.
Stonewall Jackson
You see me severely wounded, but not depressed—not unhappy. I believe it has been done according to God’s holy will, and I acquiesce entirely in it. You may think it strange; but you never saw me more perfectly contented that I am today; for I am sure that my Heavenly Father designs this affliction for my good. I am perfectly satisfied that either in this life, or in that which is to come, I shall discover that what is now regarded as a calamity is a blessing.
Stonewall Jackson
My comfort has nothing in the world to do with it, sir. You, as my pastor, think that it is my duty to lead in public prayer—I think so too—and by God’s grace I mean to do it. I wish you would please be so good as to call on me more frequently.
Stonewall Jackson
In my tent last night, after a fatiguing day’s service, I remembered that I failed to send a contribution for our colored Sunday school. Enclosed you will find a check for that object, which please acknowledge at your earliest convenience and oblige yours faithfully.
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The Lord has answered our prayers; He has again placed us across Bull Run; and I pray that he will make our aims entirely satisfactory… God has blessed and preserved me through his great mercy.
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In the Army of the Shenandoah, you were the first brigade; you are the first brigade in the affections of your general; and I hope in your future deeds and bearing that you will be handed down to posterity, as the first brigade in this our second war of independence!
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Are you ready, General Rodes? [‘Yes, sir.’] You can go forward then.
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[His last order given] The danger is all over. The enemy is routed! Go back and tell A. P. Hill to press forward!
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Beat the rally!
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We may have to burn fence rails tonight.
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Make yourself easy sir, this army stays here until the last man is removed. Before I leave them to the enemy, I will lose many men more.
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If the enemy does come, I am not afraid of them. I have always been kind to their wounded, and I am sure they will be kind to me.
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Let the poor fellows sleep, I will guard the camp myself.
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It has been a precious experience to me that I was brought face to face with death and found that all was well.
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[A few moments before he died at 39 years of age] Order A. P. Hill to prepare for action!
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[His last words before dying.] Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees.
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