Comments on: Manly Advice from Robert E. Lee (Plus a Book Giveaway)

By: Jared Zimmerer

Jared Zimmerer — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:11:54 +0000

Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.
–Pope John Paul II

The future starts today, not tomorrow.
—Pope John Paul II

It is not the punishment but the cause that makes the martyr.
–Saint Augustine

It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.
–Saint Augustine

By: AJ Pitchford

AJ Pitchford — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:54:38 +0000

I’m surprised only one individual has briefly drawn from this but it is something I learned a number of years ago and have committed to memory. I apologize for the length but I feel numerous maxims can be taken from within his words.

Robert E. Lee’s Definition of a Gentleman

“The forbearing use of power not only forms a touchstone, but the manner in which an individual enjoys certain advantages over others is a test of a true gentleman.

The power which the strong have over the weak, the employer over the employed, the educated over the unlettered, the experienced over the confiding, even the clever over the silly–the forbearing or inoffensive use of all this power or authority, or a total abstinence from it when the case admits it, will show the gentleman in a plain light.

The gentleman does not needlessly and unnecessarily remind an offender of a wrong he may have committed against him. He cannot only forgive, he can forget; and he strives for that nobleness of self and mildness of character which impart sufficient strength to let the past be but the past. A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others.”

Along with that just a few more I find applicable.

“There is no more dangerous experiment than attempting to be one thing before a man’s face and another behind his back.” -Robert E. Lee

By: Warrick Jones

Warrick Jones — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:56:46 +0000

The more I study about Gen Lee and Jackson, the more I try to emulate their character. If only more men would try to follow their example. They were real men.

make sure you are right, then go ahead – Davey Crockett

By: Kerry

Kerry — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:10:18 +0000

In this life there is no substitute for taking responsibilty for yourself.

By: Randy N

Randy N — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:48:26 +0000

A wise man. Much of what he has to say should is a must read by young men of today!