Robert E. Lee

The trite saying that honesty is the best policy has met with the just criticism that honesty is not policy. The real honest man is honest from conviction of what is right, not from policy.

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These are some quotes by American author Robert E. Lee Soldier, who lived between January 19, 1807 and October 12, 1870.

Quotes by Robert E. Lee

Do your duty in all things, like the old Puritan. You cannot do more; you should never wish to do less.

Robert E. Lee

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What a cruel thing war is... to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors.

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In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength.

Robert E. Lee

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Honest conviction is my courage; the Constitution is my guide.

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