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. The line of hills southwest of Winchester must not be occupied by the enemies artillery. My own must be there and in position by daylight. ... You shall however have two hours rest.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jackson says he must deny his men rest now to save their lives in future battles.
- In plain terms
- He works his troops hard today to protect them tomorrow.
- What can you take from it?
- Short term hardship can prevent greater loss later.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is rest worth delaying?
- How do you balance duty and care?
Another view
Prolonged exhaustion can degrade performance and morale quickly.
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