Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee
Robert Edward Leewas an American general known for commanding the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War from 1862 until his surrender in 1865. The son of Revolutionary War officer Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee III, Lee was a top graduate of the United States Military Academy and an exceptional officer and military engineer in the United States Army for 32 years. During this time, he served throughout the United States, distinguished himself during the Mexican–American War,...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth19 January 1807
CityStratford Hall, VA
CountryUnited States of America
The dominant party cannot reign forever, and truth and justice will prevail at last.
The real honest man is honest from conviction of what is right, not from policy.
We must forgive our enemies. I can truly say that not a day has passed since the war began that I have not prayed for them.
A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others.
We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.
I would rather die a thousand deaths than surrender.
Alabama soldiers, all I ask of you is to keep up with the Texans!
Read history, works of truth, not novels and romances
Traveller is my only companion ... He and I ... wander out in the mountains and enjoy sweet confidence.
He has lost his left arm, but I my right.
While we see the Course of the final abolition of human Slavery is onward, & we give it the aid of our prayers & all justifiable means in our power, we must leave the progress as well as the result in his hands who sees the end; who Chooses to work by slow influences; & with whom two thousand years are but as a Single day.
Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character.
I can only say that I am nothing but a poor sinner, trusting in Christ alone for salvation.
Let us pray for ourselves, that we may not lose the word “concern” out of our Christian vocabulary. Let us pray for our nation. Let us pray for those who have never known Jesus Christ and redeeming love, for moral forces everywhere, for our national leaders. Let prayer be our passion. Let prayer be our practice.