Robert E. Lee
My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health.
Robert E. LeeMy chief concern is to try to be an humble, earnest Christian.
Robert E. LeeI cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.
Robert E. LeeDuty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.
Robert E. LeeGet 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. LeeObedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character.
Robert E. LeeIt is well that war is so terrible, or we should get too fond of it.
Robert E. LeeA true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others.
Robert E. LeeWe failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.
Robert E. LeeYou can have anything you want - if you want it badly enough. You can be anything you want to be, have anything you desire, accomplish anything you set out to accomplish - if you will hold to that desire with singleness of purpose.
Robert E. LeeIt is good that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it.
Robert E. LeeThe devil's name is dullness.
Robert E. LeeWhat a cruel thing is war... to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors, and to devastate the fair face of this beautiful world.
Robert E. LeeDuty is the sublimest word in the language. You can never do more than your duty. You should never wish to do less.
Robert E. LeeTo be a good soldier, you must love the army. To be a good commander, you must be willing to order the death of the thing you love.
Robert E. LeeNever do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one.
Robert E. LeeYou cannot be a true man until you learn to obey.
Robert E. LeeStrike the tent.
Robert E. LeeI have been up to see the 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. LeeI like whiskey. I always did, and that is why I never drink it.
Robert E. LeeLet the tent be struck.
Robert E. LeeWhiskey - I like it, I always did, and that is the reason I never use it.
Robert E. LeeWe 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. LeeThis war is not about slavery.
Robert E. Lee
