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 on best
The education of a man is never completed until he dies. Robert E. Lee on education
We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing. Robert E. Lee on failure
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 on god
We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing. Robert E. Lee on god
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 on good
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 on hope
Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character. Robert E. Lee on legal
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 on life
In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength. Robert E. Lee on strength
I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself. Robert E. Lee on trust
It is well that war is so terrible. We should grow too fond of it. Robert E. Lee on war
What a cruel thing war is... to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors. Robert E. Lee on war
It is good that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it. Robert E. Lee on war
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 on war
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 on wisdom
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 on wisdom