If you have any fault to find with anyone, tell him, not others, of what you complain; there is no more dangerous experiment than that of undertaking to be one thing before a man's face and another behind his back. Robert E. Lee backcomplaindangerous share on social
While we see the course of the final abolition of human slavery is onward, & we give it the aid of our prayers & all justifiable means in our power, we must leave the progress as well as the result in his hands who sees the end; who chooses to work by slow influences; & with whom two thousand years are but as a single day. Robert E. Lee abolitionaidchoose share on social
I tremble for my country when I hear of confidence expressed in me. I know too well my weakness, that our only hope is in God. Robert E. Lee confidencecountryexpress Change image and share on social
If a friend asks a favor, you should grant it if it is reasonable; if not, tell him plainly why you cannot: You will wrong him and wrong yourself by equivocation of any kind. Robert E. Lee askequivocationfavor 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
Do your duty in all things, like the old Puritan. You cannot do more; you should never wish to do less. Robert E. Lee dutypuritanthing Change image and share on social
A Union that can only be maintained by swords and bayonets has no charm for me. If the Union is dissolved and government disrupted, I shall return to my native state and share the miseries of my people, and save in defense will draw my sword on none. Robert E. Lee bayonetcharmdefense 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
I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity. Robert E. Lee conscienceincurposterity 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