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
The doctrines & miracles of our Saviour have required nearly two thousand years to convert but a small part of the human race, & even among Christian nations, what gross errors still exist! Robert E. Lee christianconvertdoctrine 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
My chief concern is to try to be an humble, earnest Christian. Robert E. Lee chiefchristianconcern 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
The education of a man is never completed until he dies. Robert E. Lee completeeducationman Change image and share on social
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
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
