Robert E Lee quotes

It is well that war is so terrible, otherwise we should grow too fond of it.

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.

What a cruel thing war is... to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors.

We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.

It is good that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it.

The education of a man is never completed until he dies.

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.

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.

You must study to be frank with the world: Frankness is the child of honesty and courage.

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.

The war... was an unnecessary condition of affairs, and might have been avoided if forebearance and wisdom had been practiced on both sides.

In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength.

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.

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.

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.

What a cruel thing war is... to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors.

I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.

The war... was an unnecessary condition of affairs, and might have been avoided if forebearance and wisdom had been practiced on both sides.

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.

It is well that war is so terrible, otherwise we should grow too fond of it.

Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one.

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.

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.

It is good that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it.

The war... was an unnecessary condition of affairs, and might have been avoided if forebearance and wisdom had been practiced on both sides.

We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.