Quote by General Robert E. Lee
Still a Union that can only be maintained by swords and bayonets, and in which strife and civil war are to take the place of brotherly love and kindness, has no charm for me.
Summary
This quote expresses the disapproval and lack of attraction towards a Union that can only be upheld by violence and conflict. The speaker believes that a successful Union should be based on love and kindness among its members, rather than relying on weapons and the constant threat of civil war.