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I will attack no matter what and win the war!

Robert E. Lee

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Robert E. Lee
Age: 63 †
Born: 1807
Born: January 19
Died: 1870
Died: October 12
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Robert Edward Lee
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Such an executive officer the sun never shone on. I have but to show him my design, and I know that it can be done, it will be done...Straight as the needle to the pole he advanced to the execution of my purpose.
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Act with a determination not to be turned aside by thoughts of the past and fears of the future.
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A nation which does not remember what it was yesterday does not know where it is today.
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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.
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You cannot be a true man until you learn to obey.
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Abandon your animosities and make your sons Americans!
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I tremble for my country when I hear of confidence expressed in me. I know too well my weakness, that our only hope is in God.
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