Quote by General Robert E. Lee

Private and public life are subject to the same rules; and truth and manliness are two qualities that will carry you through this world much better than policy, or tact, or expediency, or any other word that was ever devised to conceal or mystify a deviation from the straight line.

Private and public life are subject to the same rules; and t

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of living by the same principles and values in both our private and public life. It suggests that being sincere, honest, and embodying qualities such as truth and manliness (courage, honor, integrity) will bring greater success and fulfillment than relying on cunning strategies or deceiving others. The quote advises against using tactics, expediency, or other manipulative techniques to hide or divert from the morally right path. Instead, it emphasizes the benefits of staying true to oneself and following a straightforward course of action.

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By General Robert E. Lee

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