Quote

The consolidation of the states into one vast empire, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of ruin which has overwhelmed all that preceded it.

Robert E. Lee

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Robert E. Lee
Age: 63 †
Born: 1807
Born: January 19
Died: 1870
Died: October 12
Military Officer
Slaveholder
Robert Edward Lee
General Lee
General R. E. Lee
General Robert E. Lee
Robert E.
General Lee
Robert E Lee
R. E. Lee
Gen. Robert Edward Lee
Ruins
Consolidation
Vast
Preceded
Sure
Abroad
Certain
Overwhelmed
Home
Empire
States
Ruin
Empires
Precursor
Aggressive
Despotic

More quotes by Robert E. Lee

Image
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
Image
We cannot afford to be idle, and though weaker than our opponents in men and military equipments, must endeavor to harass, if we cannot destroy them.
Robert E. Lee
Image
Get correct views of life, and learn to see the world in its true light. It will enable you to live pleasantly, to do good, and, when summoned away, to leave without regret.
Robert E. Lee
Image
My trust is in the mercy and wisdom of a kind Providence, who ordereth all things for our good.
Robert E. Lee
Image
What a glorious world Almighty God has given us. How thankless and ungrateful we are, and how we labor to mar his gifts.
Robert E. Lee
Image
All that the South has ever desired was that the Union, as established by our forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government as originally organized should be administered in purity and truth.
Robert E. Lee
Image
I can only say that I am nothing but a poor sinner, trusting in Christ alone for salvation.
Robert E. Lee
Image
I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity.
Robert E. Lee
Image
There is nothing left for me to do but to go and see General Grant and I would rather die a thousand deaths.
Robert E. Lee
Image
I was too weak to defend, so I attacked
Robert E. Lee
Image
You cannot barter manhood for peace.
Robert E. Lee
Image
I did only what my duty demanded. I could have taken no other course without dishonor.
Robert E. Lee
Image
I endeavored to give thanks to our Heavenly Father for all his mercies to me, for his preservation of me through all the dangers I have passed, and all the blessings which he has bestowed upon me, for I know I fall far short of my obligations
Robert E. Lee
Image
We must forgive our enemies. I can truly say that not a day has passed since the war began that I have not prayed for them.
Robert E. Lee
Image
The dominant party cannot reign forever, and truth and justice will prevail at last.
Robert E. Lee
Image
I have thought from the time of the cessation of the hostilities, that silence and patience on the part of the South was the true course and I think so still. Controversy of all kinds will, in my opinion, only serve to continue excitement and passion, and will prevent the public mind from the acknowledgement and acceptance of the truth.
Robert E. Lee
Image
A nation which does not remember what it was yesterday does not know where it is today.
Robert E. Lee
Image
Alabama soldiers, all I ask of you is to keep up with the Texans!
Robert E. Lee
Image
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.
Robert E. Lee
Image
It is good that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it.
Robert E. Lee