What a cruel thing war is… to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors. Robert E. Lee Read Quote
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 Read Quote
Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or keep one; the man who requires you to do so is dearly purchased at a sacrifice. Robert E. Lee Read Quote
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 Read Quote
A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others. Robert E. Lee Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
