59 Quotes by Stonewall Jackson

Why should the peace of a true Christian be disturbed by anything which man can do unto him? Has not God promised to make all things work together for good to those who love him?

My religious beliefs teach me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time of my death. I do not concern myself with that, but to be always ready whenever it may overtake me. That is the way all men should live, and all men would be equally brave.

War means fighting. The business of the soldier is to fight. Armies are not called out to dig trenches, to throw up breastworks, to live in camps, but to find the enemy and strike him; to invade his country, and do him all possible damage in the shortest possible time. This will involve great destruction of life and property while it lasts; but such a war will of necessity be of brief continuance, and so would be an economy of life and property in the end.

Never take counsel of your fears.

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

Always mystify, mislead and surprise the enemy if possible.

I am more afraid of alcohol than of all the bullets of the enemy.

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

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