In 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

It is easier to make our wishes conform to our means than to make our means conform to our wishes.

— Robert E. Lee

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

— Robert E. Lee

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

— Robert E. Lee

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

— Robert E. Lee

It is well that war is so terrible - we would grow too fond of it.

— Robert E. Lee

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

Let the tent be struck.

— Robert E. Lee

Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one.

— Robert E. Lee

Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character.

— Robert E. Lee