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Robert E. Lee Quotes

The war... was an unnecessary condition of affairs, and might have been avoided if forebearance and wisdom had been practiced on both sides.
Robert E. Lee

Biography

Author Profession: Soldier
Nationality: American
Born: January 19, 1807
Died: October 12, 1870

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It is well that war is so terrible. We should grow too fond of it.
Robert E. Lee

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

I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.
Robert E. Lee

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

Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less.
Robert E. Lee

This war is not about slavery.
Robert E. Lee

A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others.
Robert E. Lee

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Avoided, Been, Both, Condition, Had, Might, Practiced, War, Wisdom