More - Robert E. Lee Quotes

Let the tent be struck.

Robert E. Lee

 Famous Last Words

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

 American Soldier Criticism

It would appear that General Hooker has placed his hindquarters where his headquarters should be." (So said by Lee when he learned that General Hooker, the new Union Commander, had written, in a letter to his soldiers, that "My headquarters will be 'in the saddle.'

Robert E. Lee

 

I like whiskey. I always did, and that is why I never drink it.

Robert E. Lee

 Alcohol And Alcoholism

Our country demands all our strength, all our energies. To resist the powerful combination now forming against us will require every man at his place. If victorious, we have everything to hope for in the future. If defeated, nothing will be left for us to live for. My whole trust is in God, and I am ready for whatever He may ordain.

Robert E. Lee

 Country

We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.

Robert E. Lee

 American Soldier Failure

My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health.

Robert E. Lee

 Abstinence Alcohol And Alcoholism

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

 American Soldier Confidence

He loves his sailors, he loves his Navy, no bones about that, ... He never expects anything in return. That's what I love about him.

Robert E. Lee

 

Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.

Robert E. Lee

 American Soldier Duty