Stonewall Jackson Quotes, Thoughts and images

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

Duty is ours; consequences are God's.

Never take counsel of your fears.

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

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

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

You may be whatever you resolve to be.

Then, Sir, we will give them the bayonet!

Do your duty and leave the rest to Providence.

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

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

The only winner today is big business.

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

We are all but instruments of God.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

I find I like it too much.

My duty is to obey orders.

Press on, press on, men.