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Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: We must ... submit ourselves in adversity to

We must ... submit ourselves in adversity to the will of a merciful God as cheerfully as in prosperity. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Marry ... into a family that will enable

Marry ... into a family that will enable your children to feel proud of both sides of the house. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: There are few, I believe, in this enlightened

There are few, I believe, in this enlightened age, who will not acknowledge that slavery as an institution is a moral and political evil. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: It is good that war is so horrible,

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

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: The biggest mistake of my life was taking

The biggest mistake of my life was taking a military education. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: We must forgive our enemies. I can truly

We must forgive our enemies. I can truly say that not a day has passed since the war began that I have not prayed for them. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: A land without memories is a people without

A land without memories is a people without liberty. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: You must study to be frank with the

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

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: My trust is in the mercy and wisdom

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 Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Ideas are easy to conceive, less easy to

Ideas are easy to conceive, less easy to execute. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: All motion is relative. Perhaps it is you

All motion is relative. Perhaps it is you who have moved away-by standing still — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: We should live, act, and say nothing to

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. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: It is good that war is terrible. Or

It is good that war is terrible. Or else we would become too fond of it. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: I think it better to do right, even

I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of

Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: You cannot barter manhood for peace.

You cannot barter manhood for peace. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: I believe it to be the duty of

I believe it to be the duty of everyone to unite in the restoration of the country and the reestablishment of peace and harmony. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: I should NOT be trading on the blood

I should NOT be trading on the blood of my men. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Alabama soldiers, all I ask of you is

Alabama soldiers, all I ask of you is to keep up with the Texans! — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: I believe I may so, looking into my

I believe I may so, looking into my own heart, and speaking as in the presence of God, that I have never know one moment of bitterness or resentment. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: It is well that war is so terrible,

It is well that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: It is easier to make our wishes conform

It is easier to make our wishes conform to our means than to make our means conform to our wishes. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: All military history records the triumphs of discipline

All military history records the triumphs of discipline and courage far more frequently than numbers and resources. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: We must enlist our own snake and strike

We must enlist our own snake and strike like a cobra against their vitals with an attack on Washington. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Wisdom is nothing more than healed pain.

Wisdom is nothing more than healed pain. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: The war ... was an unnecessary condition of

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

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: What a cruel thing war is ... to

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

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: I tremble for my country when I hear

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 Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Do your duty in all things, like the

Do your duty in all things, like the old Puritan. You cannot do more; you should never wish to do less. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: We cannot afford to be idle, and though

We cannot afford to be idle, and though weaker than our opponents in men and military equipments, must endeavor to harass, if we cannot destroy them. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Traveller is my only companion ... He and

Traveller is my only companion ... He and I ... wander out in the mountains and enjoy sweet confidence. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: The devil's name is dullness.

The devil's name is dullness. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: My chief concern is to try to be

My chief concern is to try to be an humble, earnest Christian. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: A man may manifest and communicate his joy,

A man may manifest and communicate his joy, but he should conceal and smother his grief as much as possible. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: What a glorious world Almighty God has given

What a glorious world Almighty God has given us. How thankless and ungrateful we are, and how we labor to mar his gifts. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: But what a cruel thing is war to

But what a cruel thing is war to separate and destroy families and friends. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: I like whiskey. I always did, and that

I like whiskey. I always did, and that is why I never drink it. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: I did only what my duty demanded. I

I did only what my duty demanded. I could have taken no other course without dishonor. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: I was too weak to defend, so I

I was too weak to defend, so I attacked — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Act with a determination not to be turned

Act with a determination not to be turned aside by thoughts of the past and fears of the future. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Any victory would be dear at such a

Any victory would be dear at such a price. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: We have only one rule here - to

We have only one rule here - to act like a gentleman at all times. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Abandon your animosities and make your sons Americans!

Abandon your animosities and make your sons Americans! — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Read history, works of truth, not novels and

Read history, works of truth, not novels and romances — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Go home all you boys who fought with

Go home all you boys who fought with me and help build up the shattered fortunes of our old state — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible

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

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: They seemed so united that I loved them

They seemed so united that I loved them as one person. Lee wrote of his son and daughter-in-law on his daughter-in-law's death. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: I can only say that I am nothing

I can only say that I am nothing but a poor sinner, trusting in Christ alone for salvation. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: I am now considered such a monster, that

I am now considered such a monster, that I hesitate to darken with my shadow, the doors of those I love, lest I should bring upon them misfortune. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: The enemy is here, and if we do

The enemy is here, and if we do not whip him, he will whip us. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: I will attack no matter what and win

I will attack no matter what and win the war! — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: You see what a poor sinner I am,

You see what a poor sinner I am, and how unworthy to possess what was given me; for that reason it has been taken away. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: I am A man, not a sponge! If

I am A man, not a sponge! If god wished a sponge to think, A SPONGE WOULD THINK! — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: We have but one rule here, and that

We have but one rule here, and that is that every student must be a gentleman. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: We must forgive our enemies.

We must forgive our enemies. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: It is glorious to see such courage in

It is glorious to see such courage in one so young. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: No day should be lived unless it was

No day should be lived unless it was begun with a prayer of thankfulness and an intercession for guidance. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Whither shall I flee? To no country on

Whither shall I flee? To no country on earth that I know of where there is as much liberty as yet remains to me even in Virginia. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: All this has been my fault.

All this has been my fault. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Say just what you mean to do on

Say just what you mean to do on every occasion, and take it for granted you mean to do right. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: General Longstreet,when once in a fight, was a

General Longstreet,when once in a fight, was a most brilliant soldier; but he was the hardest man to move I had in my army. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Respect is based on Friendship,and friendship is based

Respect is based on Friendship,and friendship is based on love and love is so accidental isn't it ? — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: History teaches us hope.

History teaches us hope. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Remember, we are all one country now. Dismiss

Remember, we are all one country now. Dismiss from your mind all sectional feeling, and bring them up to be Americans. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: For I consider the character of no man

For I consider the character of no man affected by a want of success, provided he has made an honest effort to succeed. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: I cannot trust a man to control others

I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: I have never witnessed on any previous occasion

I have never witnessed on any previous occasion such entire disregard of the usage of civilized warfare and the dictates of humanity. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: The education of a man is never completed

The education of a man is never completed until he dies. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Without music, we wouldn't have an Army.

Without music, we wouldn't have an Army. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Cadets can neither be treated as schoolboys or

Cadets can neither be treated as schoolboys or soldiers. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: There is a true glory and a true

There is a true glory and a true honor: the glory of duty done
the honor of the integrity of principle. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: A true man of honor feels humbled himself

A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: I would rather die a thousand deaths than

I would rather die a thousand deaths than surrender. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Every student must be a gentleman.

Every student must be a gentleman. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Lee assess a subordinate commander as all lion;

Lee assess a subordinate commander as all lion; no fox. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: It is well that war is so terrible.

It is well that war is so terrible. We should grow too fond of it. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Teach him to deny himself.

Teach him to deny himself. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Let us go home and cultivate our virtues.

Let us go home and cultivate our virtues. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: You must be careful how you walk and

You must be careful how you walk and where you go, for there are those following you who will set their feet where yours are set. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: As a general principle you should not force

As a general principle you should not force young men to do their duty, but let them do it voluntarily and thereby develop their characters. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: It is well that war is so terrible,

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

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: You cannot be a true man until you

You cannot be a true man until you learn to obey. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Donna Reed: Robert E. Lee Prewitt. Isn't that a silly

Robert E. Lee Prewitt. Isn't that a silly old name. — Donna Reed

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: There is always hazard in military activity, but

There is always hazard in military activity, but we must decide between the positive loss of inactivity and the risk of action. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: He has lost his left arm, but I

He has lost his left arm, but I my right. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Never do a wrong thing to make a

Never do a wrong thing to make a friend
or to keep one. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By George B. McClellan: He (recently-appointed and new-to-command Robert E Lee) will

He (recently-appointed and new-to-command Robert E Lee) will be timid in the irresolute in action. — George B. McClellan

Robert E Lee Quotes By Greg Seeley: It is good that war is so terrible,

It is good that war is so terrible, or we should become too fond of it

Robert E. Lee — Greg Seeley

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: I have been up too congress, and they

I have been up too congress, and they do not seem to do anything except eat peanuts and chew tobacco while my army is starving ... — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: The time is not come for impartial history.

The time is not come for impartial history. If the truth were told just now, it would not be credited. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: The enemy never sees the backs of my

The enemy never sees the backs of my Texans! — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: We failed, but in the good providence of

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

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: We must look to the rising generation for

We must look to the rising generation for the restoration of the country. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: Duty is the sublimest work in the English

Duty is the sublimest work in the English language. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: There is nothing left for me to do

There is nothing left for me to do but to go and see General Grant and I would rather die a thousand deaths. — Robert E.Lee

Robert E Lee Quotes By Robert E.Lee: My heart bleeds at the death of every

My heart bleeds at the death of every one of our gallant men. — Robert E.Lee