"The war... was an unnecessary condition of affairs, and might have been avoided if forebearance and wisdom had been practiced on both sides"
- Robert E. Lee
About this Quote
This quote by Robert E. Lee recommends that the war was not necessary and also can have been prevented if both sides had been more patient and smart. He suggests that the war was a result of an absence of understanding and interaction between both sides. He is suggesting that if both sides had actually been more ready to pay attention per other as well as collaborate, the war could have been prevented. This quote is a reminder that communication as well as understanding are crucial for peace and that physical violence should constantly be a last option. It is a pointer that we need to always strive to find a relaxed service to any type of problem, which we must never turn to violence without first attempting to recognize the other side.
This quote is written / told by Robert E. Lee between January 19, 1807 and October 12, 1870. He was a famous General from USA.
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