We know not of the future and cannot plan for it much. Joshua Chamberlain More Quotes by Joshua Chamberlain More Quotes From Joshua Chamberlain The word was enough. It ran like fire along the line, from man to man, and rose into a shout, with which they sprang forward upon the enemy, now not 30 yards away. Joshua Chamberlain technologyfiremen I am not of Virginia blood; she is of mine. Joshua Chamberlain virginiawarblood But we can hold our spirits and our bodies so pure and high, we may cherish such thoughts and such ideals, and dream such dreams of lofty purpose, that we can determine and know what manner of men we will be, whenever and wherever the hour strikes and calls to noble action. Joshua Chamberlain thoughtsdreamspurposemen We have to go in places no body would ever think of going into were it not for the necessities of war. Joshua Chamberlain gothinkbodywar I long to be in the Field again, doing my part to keep the old flag up, with all its stars. Joshua Chamberlain flagdoingstarslong Rations were scarcely issued, and the men about preparing supper, when rumors that the enemy had been encountered that day near Gettysburg absorbed every other interest, and very soon orders came to march forthwith to Gettysburg. Joshua Chamberlain rumorsdaymenenemy This is the great reward of service, to live, far out and on, in the life of others; this is the mystery of Christ, - to give life's best for such high sake that it shall be found again unto life eternal. Joshua Chamberlain bestgreatservicelife Mounting a large rock, I was able to see a considerable body of the enemy moving by the flank in rear of their line engaged, and passing from the direction of the foot of Great Round Top through the valley toward the front of my left. Joshua Chamberlain greatbodyenemymoving We fought no better, perhaps, than they. We exhibited, perhaps, no higher individual qualities. Joshua Chamberlain thanbetterindividualhigher Just after writing those we were called up to defend a new position on the left, where the terrible storming of the bridge over the Antietam took place. Joshua Chamberlain bridgenewplacewriting I do not pretend to write much of a letter. You know under what circumstances I am writing. Joshua Chamberlain i-amknowyouwriting Every pioneer and musician who could carry a musket went into the ranks. Even the sick and foot-sore, who could not keep up in the march, came up as soon as they could find their regiments, and took their places in line of battle, while it was battle, indeed. Joshua Chamberlain placesfindsickbattle
