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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

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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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Do your duty in all things, like the old Puritan. You cannot do more; you should never wish to do less.

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In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength.

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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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It is good that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it.

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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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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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The devil's name is dullness.

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A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Soldier

Born: January 19th, 1807

Died: October 12th, 1870

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