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Joshua L. Chamberlain
Just after writing those we were called up to defend a new position on the left, where the terrible storming of the bridge over the Antietam took place.
Joshua L. Chamberlain
It is something great and greatening to cherish an ideal; to act in the light of the truth that is far-away and far above; to set aside the near advantage, the momentary pleasure. . . and to act for remoter ends, for higher good, and for interests other than our own.
Joshua L. Chamberlain
It is character that tells.
Joshua L. Chamberlain
I study, I tell you - every military work I can find. And it is no small labor to master the evolutions of Battalion & Brigade.
Joshua L. Chamberlain
I never could be a partisan leader - a man of one idea.
Joshua L. Chamberlain
I long to be in the Field again, doing my part to keep the old flag up, with all its stars.
Joshua L. Chamberlain
I know in whom all my highest hopes and dearest joys are centered. I know in whom my whole heart can rest - so sweetly and so surely.
Joshua L. Chamberlain
I do not pretend to write much of a letter. You know under what circumstances I am writing.
Joshua L. Chamberlain
Every pioneer and musician who could carry a musket went into the ranks. Even the sick and foot-sore, who could not keep up in the march, came up as soon as they could find their regiments, and took their places in line of battle, while it was battle, indeed.
Joshua L. Chamberlain
But we can hold our spirits and our bodies so pure and high, we may cherish such thoughts and such ideals, and dream such dreams of lofty purpose, that we can determine and know what manner of men we will be, whenever and wherever the hour strikes and calls to noble action.