Let danger never turn you aside from the pursuit of honor or the service to your country ... Know that death is inevitable and the fame of virtue is immortal
Robert E. LeeSo far from engaging in a war to perpetuate slavery, I am rejoiced that slavery is abolished.
Robert E. LeeIn all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength.
Robert E. LeeI have been up to see the Congress and they do not seem to be able to do anything except to eat peanuts and chew tobacco, while my army is starving.
Robert E. Lee