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1824–1863 United States
Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824 – May 10, 1863) was a Virginian teacher and soldier. He became a famous Confederate general during the American Civil War as a corps commander in the Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E.
United States Educators Presbyterians Also known as: Jackson, Thomas, Thomas Jackson
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Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries as much as you think they deserve.
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Be not disturbed at trifles, nor at accidents, common or unavoidable.
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A man is known by the company he keeps.
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Good-breeding is opposed to selfishness, vanity, or pride. Never weary your company by talking too long or too frequently.
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Never engross the whole conversation to yourself. Say as little of yourself and friends as possible.
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Duty is ours; consequences are God's.
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Good-breeding, or true politeness, is the art of showing men by external signs the internal regard we have for them. It arises from good sense, improved by good company. It must be acquired by practice and not by books.
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Be kind, condescending, and affable. Any one who has anything to say to a fellow-being, to say it with kind feelings and sincere desire to please; and this, whenever it is done, will atone for much awkwardness in the manner of expression.
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