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 and His Children, Lee Family Archive
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Robert E. Lee was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, best known for his leadership of the Army of Northern Virginia. Born on January 19, 1807, in Stratford Hall, Virginia, he gained a reputation for military strategy and tactics, particularly during battles such as Gettysburg and Antietam. After the war, Lee became a symbol of the South’s Confederate legacy and served as president of Washington College, now Washington and Lee University, until his death in 1870.
1807–1870·lived 63 years
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 and His Children, Lee Family Archive
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.
We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.Letter to his son, 1866
I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.Robert E. Lee: Children & Civil War General, HISTORY
Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character.Letter to his son, 1859
A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others.The Maxims of Robert E. Lee for Young Gentlemen
That’s all 6 quotes by Robert E. Lee.