6 Thomas Jackson Quotes on Discipline

Thomas Jackson quotes on discipline

9. 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.

19. Through the broad extent of country over which you have marched by your respect for the rights and property of citizens, you have shown that you were soldiers not only to defend but able and willing to defend and protect.

21. My duty is to obey orders.

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25. Easy, Mr. Pendleton. Easy. Good to have your dander up, but it's discipline that wins the day.

35. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.

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38. Lose no time; be always employed in something useful; cut off unnecessary actions.