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
We should live, act, and say nothing to the injury of anyone. It is not only best as a matter of principle, but it is the path to peace and honor. Robert E. Lee acthonorinjury Change image and share on social
Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character. Robert E. Lee authoritycharacterfoundation 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
My chief concern is to try to be an humble, earnest Christian. Robert E. Lee chiefchristianconcern 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
In this enlightened age, there are few I believe, but what will acknowledge, that slavery as an institution is a moral & political evil in any country. It is useless to expatiate on its disadvantages. Robert E. Lee acknowledgeagecountry 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
In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength. Robert E. Lee bibledistressfail 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
