"So far from engaging in a war to perpetuate slavery, I am rejoiced that Slavery is abolished. I believe it will be greatly for the interest of the South. So fully am I satisfied of this that I would have cheerfully lost all that I have lost by the war, and have suffered all that I have suffered to have this object attained."

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Source : Statement to John Leyburn on May 01, 1870. "R. E. Lee: A Biography" by Douglas Southall Freeman, 1934.

Robert E. Lee

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“I was taught that I had to 'master' subjects. But who can 'master' beauty, or peace, or joy?”

Source : Kathleen Norris (1997). “The Cloister Walk”, p.80, Penguin
“I read a whole bunch of bits and pieces over the years, obviously from the fan magazines and the rest of the stuff, and I just wanted to give a little more insight into what's happening in my personal life.”
“I wish it to be remembered that I was the last man of my tribe to surrender my rifle.”

Source : Sitting Bull, Mark Diedrich (1998). “Sitting Bull: The Collected Speeches”
“Donald Trump's biggest lie is about the election itself, the integrity of the election. He is alleging a massive conspiracy, thereby creating a massive challenge for the news media.”

Source : Source: www.realclearpolitics.com
“I'm always on Instagram! I'm like an Instagram stalker.”
“The only good produced by the disappearance of Africville was the appearance of a conscious black nationalism â€¦ In this regard, Consecrated Ground is the heir of fierce, vengeful, and epic activism.”
“Look for small victories and build on that. Each small victory, even if it is just getting up five minutes earlier, gives you confidence. You realize that these little victories make you feel great, and you keep going. You realize that being paralyzed by fear of failure is worse than failure.”
“When you see a silent movie, you understand everything that's going on from the images because the images are so strong.”

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