Saturday, May 13, 2023

as safe in battle as in bed

"Captain, my religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me. Captain, that is the way all men should live, and then all would be equally brave." -Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson-when asked why he would lead his men into battle instead of ride behind them