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 Peace
In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength. -Robert E. Lee Strength
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 Power
Get correct views of life, and learn to see the world in its true light. It will enable you to live pleasantly, to do good, and, when summoned away, to leave without regret. -Robert E. Lee Life
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 Age
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 Best
We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing. -Robert E. Lee God
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 Best
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 Patriotism
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 Wisdom
We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing. -Robert E. Lee Failure
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 Work
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 Government
We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies, and to prevent our falling into greater disasters. -Robert E. Lee Wisdom
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 War
