59 Quotes by Stonewall Jackson

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

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

Our movement was a great success; I think the most successful military movement of my life. But I expect to receive more credit for it than I deserve. Most men will think I planned it all from the first; but it was not so. I simply took advantage of circumstances as they were presented to me in the providence of God. I feel that His hand led me - let us give Him the glory.

My religious beliefs teach me to feel as safe in battle as in bed.

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.

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.

Arms is a profession that, if its principles are adhered to for success, requires an officer do what he fears may be wrong, and yet, according to military experience, must be done, if success is to be attained.

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

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