Nathan Bedford Forrest Quotes
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No damn man kills me and lives.
Nathan Bedford Forrest
We have but one flag, one country; let us stand together. We may differ in color, but not in sentiment. Many things have been said about me which are wrong, and which white and black persons here, who stood by me through the war, can contradict.
Nathan Bedford Forrest
This day is a day that is proud to me, having occupied the position that I did for the past twelve years, and been misunderstood by your race. This is the first opportunity I have had during that time to say that I am your friend. I am here a representative of the southern people, one more slandered and maligned than any man in the nation.
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Ladies and gentlemen, I accept the flowers as a memento of reconciliation between the white and colored races of the southern states. I accept it more particularly as it comes from a colored lady, for if there is any one on God's earth who loves the ladies I believe it is myself.
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Men, you may all do as you damn please, but I'm a-goin' home.
Nathan Bedford Forrest
I'll officer you.
Nathan Bedford Forrest
War means fighting, and fighting means killing.
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Does the damned fool want to be blown up? Well, blow him up then. Give him hell, Captain Morton- as hot as you've got it, too.
Nathan Bedford Forrest
I have never, on the field of battle, sent you where I was unwilling to go myself; nor would I now advise you to a course which I felt myself unwilling to pursue. You have been good soldiers, you can be good citizens. Obey the laws, preserve your honor, and the Government to which you have surrendered can afford to be, and will be, magnanimous.
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Never stand and take a charge... charge them too.
Nathan Bedford Forrest
I want to elevate you to take positions in law offices, in stores, on farms, and wherever you are capable of going.
Nathan Bedford Forrest
There is no doubt we could soon wipe old Sherman off the face of the earth, John, if they'd give me enough men and you enough guns.
Nathan Bedford Forrest