01c. 1829 ADWhile we see the course of the final abolition of human slavery is onward, & we give it the aid of our prayers & all justifiable means in our power, we must leave the progress as well as the result in his hands who sees the end; who chooses to work by slow influences; & with whom two thousand years are but as a single day.Robert E. Lee / quote ↗
02c. 1829 ADIn all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength.Robert E. Lee / quote ↗
03c. 1829 ADIn this enlightened age, there are few I believe, but what will acknowledge, that slavery as an institution is a moral & political evil in any country. It is useless to expatiate on its disadvantages.Robert E. Lee / quote ↗
04c. 1829 ADThe 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 / quote ↗
05c. 1829 ADWe 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 / quote ↗
06c. 1829 ADYou must study to be frank with the world: Frankness is the child of honesty and courage.Robert E. Lee / quote ↗
08c. 1829 ADA Union that can only be maintained by swords and bayonets has no charm for me. If the Union is dissolved and government disrupted, I shall return to my native state and share the miseries of my people, and save in defense will draw my sword on none.Robert E. Lee / quote ↗
09c. 1829 ADI 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. Lee / quote ↗
11c. 1829 ADWe 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 / quote ↗
12c. 1829 ADObedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character.Robert E. Lee / quote ↗
