American - Soldier | January 19, 1807 - October 12, 1870
You must study to be frank with the world: Frankness is the child of honesty and courage.
Robert E. Lee
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Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or keep one; the man who requires you to do so is dearly purchased at a sacrifice.
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A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others.
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We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies, and to prevent our falling into greater disasters.
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The devil's name is dullness.
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We have fought this fight as long, and as well as we know how. We have been defeated. For us as a Christian people, there is now but one course to pursue. We must accept the situation.
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Say just what you mean to do on every occasion, and take it for granted you mean to do right.
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The doctrines & miracles of our Saviour have required nearly two thousand years to convert but a small part of the human race, & even among Christian nations, what gross errors still exist!
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If a friend asks a favor, you should grant it if it is reasonable; if not, tell him plainly why you cannot: You will wrong him and wrong yourself by equivocation of any kind.
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