Quote by General Robert E. Lee, letter to

My experiences of men has neither disposed me to think worse of them nor be indisposed to serve them: nor, in spite of failures which I lament, of errors which I now see and acknowledge, or the present aspect of affairs, do I despair of the future. The truth is this: The march of Providence is so slow and our desires so impatient; the work of progress so immense and our means of aiding it so feeble; the life of humanity is so long, that of the individual so brief, that we often see only the ebb of the advancing wave and are thus discouraged. It is history that teaches us to hope.


My experiences of men has neither disposed me to think worse

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their experiences with men and their outlook on serving them. Despite acknowledging past failures, errors, and the current state of affairs, the speaker remains hopeful about the future. They believe that sometimes our impatience and limited means hinder progress and make us lose faith. However, history teaches us to hope, reminding us that progress unfolds slowly like the advancing wave of Providence, and although we may only witness the ebb, a better future is always possible.

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History
By General Robert E. Lee, letter to
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