We have fought this fight as long, and as well as we know how. We have been defeated. For us as a Christian people, there is now but one course to pursue. We must accept the situation. Robert E. Lee acceptchristiandefeat Change image and share on social
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. Robert E. Lee convictioncriticismhonest Change image and share on social
We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing. Robert E. Lee apparentblessfail Change image and share on social
The war... was an unnecessary condition of affairs, and might have been avoided if forebearance and wisdom had been practiced on both sides. Robert E. Lee affairavoidcondition Change image and share on social
You must study to be frank with the world: Frankness is the child of honesty and courage. Robert E. Lee childcouragefrank Change image and share on social
The education of a man is never completed until he dies. Robert E. Lee completeeducationman Change image and share on social
I have fought against the people of the North because I believed they were seeking to wrest from the South its dearest rights. But I have never cherished toward them bitter or vindictive feelings, and I have never seen the day when I did not pray for them. Robert E. Lee believebittercherish share on social
My chief concern is to try to be an humble, earnest Christian. Robert E. Lee chiefchristianconcern Change image and share on social
It is well that war is so terrible, otherwise we should grow too fond of it. Robert E. Lee fondgrowterrible Change image and share on social
I have been up to see the Congress and they do not seem to be able to do anything except to eat peanuts and chew tobacco, while my army is starving. Robert E. Lee armychewcongress Change image and share on social
