You see what a poor sinner I am, and how unworthy to possess what was given me; for that reason it has been taken away.
Robert E. LeeThere is a true glory and a true honor: the glory of duty done--the honor of the integrity of principle.
Robert E. LeeWe made a great mistake in the beginning of our struggle, and I fear, in spite of all we can do, it will prove to be a fatal mistake. We appointed all our worst generals to command our armies, and all our best generals to edit the newspapers
Robert E. Lee