Robert E. Lee

Avoided

The war… was an unnecessary condition of affairs, and might have been avoided if forbearance and wisdom had been practiced on both sides.   Robert E. Lee  Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was a Confederate general whose early actions in… Read More ›

Union

A Union that can only be maintained by swords and bayonets, and in which strife and civil war are to take the place of brotherly love and kindness, has no charm for me.   Robert E. Lee Robert Edward Lee (January… Read More ›

Bible

In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength.     Robert E. Lee Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was an American soldier best known for commanding the… Read More ›