Creative Quotations from . . .
Stonewall Jackson
(1824-1863) born on
Jan 21
US confederate army general. He was famous for his "stonewall" stance at Bull Run, but killed by fire from his own troops.
         
   
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F
I like liquor - its taste and its effects - and that is just the reason why I never drink it.

R
Always mystify, mislead and surprise the enemy if possible.
A
Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
N
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.
K
Let us cross over the river and rest in the shade.
 


Published Sources for the above Quotations:
F: In "The Harper Book of Quotations," by Robert I. Fitzhenry, 1993.
R: "Stonewall' Jackson."
A: Quoted by Frank E. Vandiver
N: "Stonewall' Jackson."
K: His last words before being shot mistakenly by his own men 10 May 1863.
 

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