Robert E. Lee

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

— Robert E. Lee

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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

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

— Robert E. Lee

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I like whiskey. I always did, and that is why I never drink it. ↗

— Robert E. Lee

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This war is not about slavery. ↗

— Robert E. Lee

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It is well that war is so terrible. We should grow too fond of it. ↗

— Robert E. Lee

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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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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

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

— Robert E. Lee

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My chief concern is to try to be an humble, earnest Christian. ↗

— Robert E. Lee

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