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Robert E. Lee quotes

American Soldier January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870

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What a cruel thing is war: to separate and destroy families and friends, and mar the purest joys and happiness God has granted us in this world; to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors, and to devastate the fair face of this beautiful world. Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee quote: "What a cruel thing war is... to fill our hearts with hatred..."
What a cruel thing war is... to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors. Robert E. Lee
My experiences of men has neither disposed me to think worse of them nor be indisposed to serve them: nor, in spite of failures which I lament, of errors which I now see and acknowledge, or the present aspect of affairs, do I despair of the future. The truth is this: The march of Providence is so slow and our desires so impatient; the work of progress so immense and our means of aiding it so feeble; the life of humanity is so long, that of the individual so brief, that we often see only the... Robert E. Lee
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
True patriotism sometimes requires of men to act exactly contrary, at one period, to that which it does at another, and the motive which impels them the desire to do right is precisely the same. Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee quote: "Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one."
Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one. Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee quote: "My trust is in the mercy and wisdom of a kind Providence, who..."
My trust is in the mercy and wisdom of a kind Providence, who ordereth all things for our good. Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee quote: "We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure..."
We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing. Robert E. Lee
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
Robert E. Lee quote: "In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never..."
In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength. Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee quote: "I can only say that I am nothing but a poor sinner, trusting..."
I can only say that I am nothing but a poor sinner, trusting in Christ alone for salvation. Robert E. Lee
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
Robert E. Lee quote: "I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control..."
I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself. Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee quote: "It is good that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it."
It is good that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it. Robert E. Lee
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

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