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

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

Stonewall Jackson
Country, Peace, Military
Attributed to Stonewall Jackson in "Stonewall Jackson: An Address" by Hunter McGuire (p. 16), 1897.

Then, Sir, we will give them the bayonet!

Stonewall Jackson
Military, Giving, Bayonets
"Stonewall Jackson As Military Commander". Book by John Selby, 2000.

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.

Stonewall Jackson
Military, War, Successful

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.

Stonewall Jackson
Running, Country, Military
"Life and Letters of General Thomas J. Jackson: Stonewall Jackson". Book by Mary Anna Jackson, 1891.

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!

Stonewall Jackson
Military, Next, Impossible

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.

Stonewall Jackson
Military, Done, May

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

Stonewall Jackson
Military, Troops, May
Stonewall Jackson's statement to Major Heros von Borcke (December 13, 1862) as quoted in Heros von Borcke "Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence" (p. 301), 1865.

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

Stonewall Jackson
Military, Blessing, Bayonets

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.

Stonewall Jackson
Military, Men, Yield
Stonewall Jackson's address to Colonel Sam Fulkerson (May 24, 1862) as quoted in Frank E. Vandiver "Mighty Stonewall" (p. 250), 1957.

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

Stonewall Jackson
Military, Battle, Hardship

Who could not conquer with such troops as these?

Stonewall Jackson
Military, Troops, Conquer
Stonewall Jackson's remark to his staff (August 25, 1862) as quoted in Robert Lewis Dabney "The Life and Campaigns of Lieut.-Gen. Thomas J. Jackson (Stonewall Jackson)" (p. 266), 1866.

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