Stonewall Jackson Quotes - Page 2

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!

In the Army of the Shenandoah, you were the 'First Brigade!' In the Army of the Potomac you were the 'First Brigade!' In the Second Corps of this Army, you are the 'First Brigade!' You are the 'First Brigade' in the affections of your general, and I hope by your future deeds and bearing you will be handed down the posterity as the 'First Brigade' in this our Second War of Independence. Farewell!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Press on, press on, men.

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.

My duty is to obey orders.

I find I like it too much.