Battle Quote by Robert E. Lee
“Everyone should do all in his power to collect and disseminate the truth, in the hope that it may find a place in history and descend to posterity. History is not the relation of campaigns and battles and generals or other individuals, but that which shows the principles for which the South contended and which justified her struggle for those principles.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Letter to his wife, 1865
Advocates gathering truth to preserve principles for future generations, emphasizing moral foundations over mere events.
In simple terms: Collect truth to guide history.
Key Takeaway
Preserve truth for posterity.
Themes
truth
history
principles
legacy
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
historical
When to use this quote
- education
- political discourse
- archival work
- public policy
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
historical memory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure truth survives bias?
- What principles guide our historical narratives?
A Different Perspective
Truth alone may be suppressed by power.
