Robert E. Lee said this quote

“ It is easier to make our wishes conform to our means than to make our means conform to our wishes. ”

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I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.

~ Robert E. Lee

I can only say that I am nothing but a poor sinner, trusting in Christ alone for salvation.

~ Robert E. Lee

It is well that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it.

~ Robert E. Lee

Cadets can neither be treated as schoolboys or soldiers.

~ Robert E. Lee