Nathan Bedford Forrest Quotes

Abolish the Loyal League and the Ku Klux Klan; let us come together and stand together.

We have but one flag, one country; let us stand together. We may differ in color, but not in sentiment.

We are born on the same soil, breathe the same air, live on the same land, and why should we not be brothers and sisters?

I have stood your meanness as long as I intend to. You have played the part of a damn scoundrel, and if you were any part of a man I would slap your jaws and force you to resent it.

Nobody kills me and lives to tell about it.

I will be in my coffin before I will fight again under your command.

If one road led to hell and the other to Mexico, I would be indifferent which to take.

If you surrender you shall be treated as prisoners of war, but if I haveto storm your works you may expect no quarter.

I done told you twice already goddammit no!

War means fighting, and fighting means killing.

Never stand and take a charge... charge them too.

Get there first with the most men.

Attack in all directions!

What I desire most of you, my son, is never to gamble or swear. These are baneful vices.

I went into the army worth a million and a half dollars, and came out a beggar.

I've got no respect for any young man who won't join the colors.

I did not come here for the purpose of surrendering my command.

Men, do as I say and I will always lead you to victory.

Forward, men, and mix with them.

I can always make it a rule to get there first with the most men.