The trite saying that 'honesty is the best policy' has met with the just criticism that honesty is not policy. The seems to be true. The real honest man is honest from conviction of what is right, not from policy.
Robert E. LeeDeath, in its silent sure march is fast gathering those whom I have longest loved, so that when he shall knock at my door, I will more willingly follow.
Robert E. LeeWe failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.
Robert E. LeeYou 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. Lee