3 December 2020 Robert E. Lee What a cruel thing war is… to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors.
3 December 2020 Robert E. Lee The war… was an unnecessary condition of affairs, and might have been avoided if forebearance and wisdom had been practiced on both sides.
3 December 2020 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.
3 December 2020 Robert E. Lee In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength.
3 December 2020 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.
3 December 2020 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.
3 December 2020 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.
3 December 2020 Robert E. Lee We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.
