Quotes from Stonewall Jackson

I was afraid the fire would not be hot enough for me to distinguish myself.

Sir! Men who desert their comrades in war deserve to be shot! And Officers who intrude for them deserve to be hung!

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

The only winner today is big business.

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.

Never take counsel of your fears.

Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees.