I am more afraid of King Alcohol than of all the bullets of the enemy. Stonewall Jackson More Quotes by Stonewall Jackson More Quotes From Stonewall Jackson Duty is ours; the consequences are the Lord God's Stonewall Jackson dutylordwar Let us go over, and sit in the shade of the trees. Stonewall Jackson last-wordsshadetree 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. Stonewall Jackson marine-corpsbattledesire Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible; and when you strike and overcome him, never let up in the pursuit... Stonewall Jackson surpriseovercomingenemy Do your duty and leave the rest to Providence. Stonewall Jackson duty-and-honorprovidenceduty 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! Stonewall Jackson armyfarewellwar All I am and all I have is at the service of my country. Stonewall Jackson country Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible. Stonewall Jackson mislead-ussurpriseenemy Our God was my shield. His protecting care is an additional cause for gratitude. Stonewall Jackson shieldsgratitudecare 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 militarysuccessfulwar Shoot the brave officers, and the cowards will run away and take the men with them. Stonewall Jackson braverunningmen My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. Stonewall Jackson battlereligiouswrestling This army stays here until the last wounded man is removed. Before I leave them to the enemy, I will lose many more men. Stonewall Jackson armymenwar 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 nextmilitaryimpossible Through life let your principal object be the discharge of duty. Stonewall Jackson dischargeobjectsduty We are all but instruments of God. Stonewall Jackson instruments-of-godinstrumentssoul The hardships of forced marches are often more painful than the dangers of battle Stonewall Jackson hardshipbattlemilitary 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. Stonewall Jackson warmeanmoving Under divine blessing, we must rely on the bayonet when firearms cannot be furnished Stonewall Jackson bayonetsmilitaryblessing 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 yieldmilitarymen
