Rally around the Virginians, there stands Jackson like a stone wall.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- United support for Virginians as Jackson stands resolute like a stone wall.
- In plain terms
- Support the Virginians since Jackson is unshakable.
- What can you take from it?
- Rally behind steadfast leaders during conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you choose to rally around a leader?
- What makes a leader seem unshakable?
Another view
Blind rallying can ignore flaws in the leader or cause.
More from Thomas Jackson
Make it a rule never to accuse without due consideration any body or association of men.
Permalink to quote #50 Jackson fought for the constitutional rights of the South, and any one who imagines he fought for slavery knows nothing of Jackson.
Permalink to quote #52 Never engross the whole conversation to yourself. Say as little of yourself and friends as possible.
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