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.
People who are anxious to bring on war don't know what they are bargaining for; they don't see all the horrors that must accompany such an event. - Stonewall Jackson
People who are anxious to bring on war don't know what they are bargaining for; they don't see all the horrors that must accompany such an event.
- Stonewall Jackson
What is life without honor? Degradation is worse than death. - Stonewall Jackson
What is life without honor? Degradation is worse than death.
It is painful enough to discover with what unconcern they speak of war and threaten it. They do not know its horrors. I have seen enough of it to mak… - Stonewall Jackson
It is painful enough to discover with what unconcern they speak of war and threaten it. They do not know its horrors. I have seen enough of it to mak…
My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. - Stonewall Jackson
My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed.
Never take counsel of your fears. - Stonewall Jackson
Never take counsel of your fears.
Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible; and when you strike and overcome him, never let up in the pursuit so long as your men h… - Stonewall Jackson
Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible; and when you strike and overcome him, never let up in the pursuit so long as your men h…
Then, Sir, we will give them the bayonet! - Stonewall Jackson
Then, Sir, we will give them the bayonet!
My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to b… - Stonewall Jackson
My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to b…
Duty is ours; consequences are God's. - Stonewall Jackson
Duty is ours; consequences are God's.
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