War Quotes by Nathan Bedford Forrest

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

— Nathan Bedford Forrest

I ended the war a horse ahead.

— Nathan Bedford Forrest

I done told you twice already goddammit no!

— Nathan Bedford Forrest

War means fighting, and fighting means killing.

— Nathan Bedford Forrest

Forward, men, and mix with them.

— Nathan Bedford Forrest

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

— Nathan Bedford Forrest

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

— Nathan Bedford Forrest

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

— Nathan Bedford Forrest

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

— Nathan Bedford Forrest

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

— Nathan Bedford Forrest

I have stood your meanness as long as I intend to. You have played the part of a damn scoundrel, and if…

— Nathan Bedford Forrest

I loved the old government in 1861. I loved the old Constitution yet. I think it is the best government in the…

— 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…

— 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…

— Nathan Bedford Forrest

I am not here to pass civilities or compliments with you, but on other business. I have stood your meanness as long…

— Nathan Bedford Forrest