Robert E. Lee Quotes


It is well that war is so terrible. We should grow too fond of it. Robert E. Lee War 142
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 128
Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character. Robert E. Lee Legal 117
What a cruel thing war is... to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors. Robert E. Lee Cruel 117
I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself. Robert E. Lee Trust 104
A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others. Robert E. Lee Feels 95
Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. Robert E. Lee All 94
Duty is the sublimest word in the language; you can never do more than your duty; you shall never wish to do less. Robert E. Lee Duty 92
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 88
I have been up to see the [Confederate] 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 America 84
Whiskey - I like it, I always did, and that is the reason I never use it. Robert E. Lee Reason 82
Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one. Robert E. Lee Wrong 81
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 80
The education of a man is never completed until he dies. Robert E. Lee Education 68
In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength. Robert E. Lee Strength 68
We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing. Robert E. Lee Failure 68
it is well that war is so terrible otherwise we would grow too fond of it Robert E. Lee War 48
Duty, then is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more; you should never wish to do less. Robert E. Lee All 47
Abandon your animosities and make your sons Americans! Robert E. Lee America 45
Act with a determination not to be turned aside by thoughts of the past and fears of the future. Robert E. Lee Perseverance 44
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 42
Duty is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less. Robert E. Lee Duty 42
It is well that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it. Robert E. Lee War 41

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