Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. — Robert Edward Lee
It will enable you to live pleasantly, to do good, and, when summoned away, to leave without regret. — Robert Edward Lee
I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity. — Robert Edward 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 Edward Lee
In all my perplexities and distresses, the bible has never failed to give me light and strength. — Robert Edward Lee
We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing. — Robert Edward Lee
For us as a christian people, there is now but one course to pursue. We must accept the situation. — Robert Edward Lee
We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence — Robert Edward Lee
What a cruel thing war is… to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors. — Robert Edward Lee