100+ Timeless Robert E. Lee Quotes for Inspiration and Reflection
The enduring legacy of Robert E. Lee, a prominent figure in American history, is often captured through his thought-provoking quotes. His insights provide a unique glimpse into his values, beliefs, and leadership principles. Spanning topics like leadership, perseverance, integrity, and honor, Lee's words continue to inspire and provoke reflection on life's challenges. In this article, we will delve into a selection of his most poignant quotes, categorizing them under ten distinct themes. Each theme is explored through twelve quotes, offering a comprehensive exploration of Lee’s wisdom. This collection will provide readers with a profound understanding of not just Lee's personal philosophy, but also the timeless and universal ideas that have endured throughout the years.
"I cannot consent to place in the control of others one who cannot control himself."
"The education of a man is never completed until he dies."
"Let us pray for ourselves, that we may not lose the way of truth and duty."
"We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies."
"Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less."
"Duty is the sublimest word in our language."
"The truest wisdom is a resolute determination."
"I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself."
"My chief concern is to try to be a humble, earnest Christian."
"Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character."
"A true man of honor feels humbled when he cannot help humbling others."
"You must be frank with the world; frankness is the child of honesty and courage."
"It is well that war is so terrible, otherwise we should grow too fond of it."
"In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength."
"Shake off those gloomy feelings. Drive them away. Fix your mind on sunlight and happiness."
"We have only to do our duty and mankind will allow us to do no more."
"The truth is this: Life is hard, but that is no reason to make it harder than it needs to be."
"I have been up to see the Congress and they do not seem to be able to do anything except eat peanuts and chew tobacco."
"Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one."
"We must face our duty and be ready to sacrifice ourselves."
"Once more I feel that the red earth of Virginia is my motherland."
"Remember, O my soul, the duty of meditating on the wondrous works of God!"
"Mississippi - where the earth moved, the sky fell, and the rivers overflowed."
"A Union that can only be maintained by swords and bayonets has no charm for me."
"There is a true glory and a true honor: the glory of duty done and the honor of the integrity of principle."
"Honesty is the foundation of all honorable intimacy - the root of all true excellence."
"I prefer my face to my back."
"It is not the honor that you take with you, but the heritage you leave behind."
"Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one."
"We should live, act, and say nothing to the injury of anyone."
"We should practice forbearance with ourselves, and experience will teach us how much of our ills are our own work."
"The enemy never sees the backs of my Texans!"
"Union that can only be maintained by swords and bayonets has no charm for me."
"A Union maintained by force is a despotism."
"I know of no quicker way to break down a man’s moral fiber than to let him be idle."
"I tremble for my country when I hear of confidence expressed in me."
"The education of a man is never completed until he dies."
"In war, as in life, there is nothing so exhilarating as to be shot at without result."
"Get correct views of life, and learn to see the world in its true light."
"There is no more effectual means of subjugating a people than by telling them that they are inferior."
"What a creature is man to leave a life of peace and contentment to seek his own destruction."
"I like whiskey. I always did, and that is why I never drink it."
"The enemy never sees the backs of my Texans!"
"My heart bleeds at the death of every one of our gallant men."
"A true man of honor feels humbled when he cannot help humbling others."
"The soldier's glory is not measured by victories but by the virtues of war."
"Human virtue should be equal to human calamity."
"Let us pray for peace amongst nations, peace in our homes, and peace in our hearts."
"We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies."
"We should live, act and say nothing to the injury of anyone."
"Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character."
"Our hardest battle will be to conquer ourselves."
"You must be able to face your responsibilities and live with your conscience."
"I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself."
"I prefer my face to my back."
"We must move forward from inspiration, not fear."
"I like whiskey. I always did, and that is why I never drink it."
"The education of a man is never completed until he dies."
"We have to remember that freedom is not free; it is paid with blood."
"Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one."
"Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less."
"Duty is the sublimest word in our language."
"The truest wisdom is a resolute determination."
"The enemy never sees the backs of my Texans!"
"Get correct views of life, and learn to see the world in its true light."
"Human virtue should be equal to human calamity."
"It is not how life is with you but how you are with life."
"The soldier is summoned to a life of sacrifice."
"A true man of honor is a humble man."
"Our memory must have a defined intensity, not scattered moments."
"Be sure you are right before you act. A false step makes a deceitful journey."
"To live means one must have sunshine."
"The education of a man is never completed until he dies."
"A true man of honor is a humble man."
"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom."
"The truest wisdom is a resolute determination."
"A Union maintained by force is a despotism."
"In critical moments, I seek guidance from my faith rather than flesh."
"In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength."
"Never set slaves free in opinion or ambition."
"A man's measure is his will."
"The raging tempest must be met with an indomitable spirit."
"In war, as in life, there is nothing so exhilarating as to be shot at without result."
"Man's power over the material world is astonishing."
"Let us pray for peace amongst nations, peace in our homes, and peace in our hearts."
"Union – a word so dear to me."
"Once more I feel that the red earth of Virginia is my motherland."
"It is well that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it."
"There is a true glory and a true honor: the glory of duty done and the honor of the integrity of principle."
"Shake off those gloomy feelings. Drive them away. Fix your mind on sunlight and happiness."
"A Union that can only be maintained by swords and bayonets has no charm for me."
"We should live, act and say nothing to the injury of anyone."
"Waging peace requires as much strength as waging war."
"There are things I could say, but that would be a thing best left unsaid."
"Pray for peace, yet prepare for war."
"The cost of peace is remembered in the echoes of battle."
"I cannot consent to place in control of others one who cannot control himself."
"My chief concern is to try to be a humble, earnest Christian."
"Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character."
"The soldier's glory is not measured by victories but by the virtues of war."
"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom."
"The truest wisdom is a resolute determination."
"We have only to do our duty and mankind will allow us to do no more."
"Let us pray for ourselves, that we may not lose the way of truth and duty."
"I like whiskey. I always did, and that is why I never drink it."
"Human virtue should be equal to human calamity."
"A true man of honor feels humbled when he cannot help humbling others."
"Leadership is refined through a commitment to principle."
"There is a true glory and a true honor: the glory of duty done and the honor of the integrity of principle."
"You must be frank with the world; frankness is the child of honesty and courage."
"We must expect reverses, even defeats, they are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence."
"Duty is the sublimest word in our language."
"A man should only grasp what he can genuinely hold."
"We should practice forbearance with ourselves."
"Our chief concern is to evolve our spirit beyond our time's restraints."
"Union – a word so dear to me."
"Get correct views of life, and learn to see the world in its true light."
"Once more I feel that there is virtue in simplicity."
"The raging tempest must be met with an indomitable spirit."
"Our hardest battle will be to conquer ourselves."
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