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We must make this campaign an exceedingly active one. Only thus can a weaker country cope with a stronger; it must make up in activity what it lacks in strength. (Stonewall Jackson)
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. View quote
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Through life let your principal object be the discharge of duty. View quote
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My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. View quote
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It is man's highest interest not to violate, or attempt to violate, the rules which Infinite Wisdom has laid down. View quote
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To move swiftly, strike vigorously, and secure all the fruits of victory is the secret of successful war. View quote
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Easy, Mr. Pendleton. Easy. Good to have your dander up, but it's discipline that wins the day. View quote
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Be content and resigned to God's will. View quote
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Yesterday we fought a great battle and gained a great victory, for which all the glory is due to God alone. View quote
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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 have strength to follow; for an army routed, if hotly pursued, becomes panic-stricken, and can then be destroyed by half their number. View quote
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Good-breeding is opposed to selfishness, vanity, or pride. (Stonewall Jackson)
War means fighting. The business of the soldier is to fight. View quote
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If the general government should persist in the measures now threatened, there must be war. View quote
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It is man's highest interest not to violate, or attempt to violate, the rules which Infinite Wisdom has laid down. The means by which men are to attain great elevation may be classed in three divisions – physical, mental, and moral. Whatever relates to health, belongs to the first; whatever relates to the improvement of the mind, belongs to the second. The formation of good manners and virtuous habits constitutes the third. View quote
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