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This quote is just one of 7 total Lew Wallace quotes in our collection. Lew Wallace is known for saying 'One is never more on trial than in the moment of excessive good fortune.' as well as some of the following quotes.
As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have behaved badly.
He met me with politeness and dignity, ... Turning to the officers at the table, he remarked: 'General Wallace, it is not necessary to introduce you to these gentlemen; you are acquainted with them all.'
[Wallace shook hands with the Rebel brass.] I was then invited to breakfast, which consisted of corn bread and coffee, the best the gallant officer had in his kitchen, ... We sat at the table about an hour and a half.
This quote is just one of 7 total Lew Wallace quotes in our collection. Lew Wallace is known for saying 'One is never more on trial than in the moment of excessive good fortune.' as well as some of the following quotes.