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Andrew Jackson. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceTo troops who had abandoned their lines during the Battle of New Orleans (8 January 1815).

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“The brave man inattentive to his duty, is worth little more to his country, than the coward who deserts her in the hour of danger.”
— Andrew Jackson
VerifiedTo troops who had abandoned their lines during the Battle of New Orleans (8 January 1815). · evidenceCourage

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Jackson, A. (n.d.). The brave man inattentive to his duty, is worth little more to his country, than the coward who deserts her in the hour of danger. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/4804-the-brave-man-inattentive-to-his-duty-is/

MLA

Jackson, Andrew. “The brave man inattentive to his duty, is worth little more to his country, than the coward who deserts her in the hour of danger.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/4804-the-brave-man-inattentive-to-his-duty-is/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Jackson, Andrew. “The brave man inattentive to his duty, is worth little more to his country, than the coward who deserts her in the hour of danger.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/4804-the-brave-man-inattentive-to-his-duty-is/.

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