Stonewall Jackson Quotes

United States, Soldier
January 21, 1824 – May, 10, 1863.

Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson served as a Confederate general (1861–1863) during the American Civil War, and became one of the best-known Confederate commanders after General Robert E. Lee. Jackson played a prominent role in nearly all military engagements in the Eastern Theater of the war until his death, and played a key role in winning many significant battles.

If the general government should persist in the measures now threatened, there must be war.

Stonewall Jackson
- War
- Government
- Measures
Nothing justifies profanity.

Stonewall Jackson

My duty is to obey orders.

Stonewall Jackson
- Duty
- Obey
- Orders
My men have sometimes failed to take a position, but to defend one, never!

Stonewall Jackson
- Position
- Take
- Defend
Our men fought bravely, but the enemy repulsed me. Many valuable lives were lost. Our God was my shield. His protecting care is an additional cause for gratitude.

Stonewall Jackson
- God
- Enemy
- Protecting
War means fighting. The business of the soldier is to fight.

Stonewall Jackson
- War
- Fight
- Soldier
The only true rule for cavalry is to follow the enemy as long as he retreats.

Stonewall Jackson
- Enemy
- Rule
- Follow
Wrong no man by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.

Stonewall Jackson
- Duty
- Benefits
- Injuries

I have seen enough of it to make me look upon it as the sum of all evils.

Stonewall Jackson
- Look
- Seen
- Evils
Once you get them running, you stay right on top of them, and that way a small force can defeat a large one every time.

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- Running
- Force
- Defeat
Sacrifice your life rather than your word.

Stonewall Jackson
- Life
- Sacrifice
- Word