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… — Nathan Bedford Forrest Copy Share Image
I went into the army worth a million and a half dollars, and came out a beggar. — Nathan Bedford Forrest Copy Share Image
I have stood your meanness as long as I intend to. You have played the part of a damn scoundrel, and if you were… — Nathan Bedford Forrest Copy Share Image
I will be in my coffin before I will fight again under your command. — Nathan Bedford Forrest Copy Share Image
If you surrender you shall be treated as prisoners of war, but if I haveto storm your works you may expect no quarter. — Nathan Bedford Forrest Copy Share Image
I loved the old government in 1861. I loved the old Constitution yet. I think it is the best government in the world, if… — Nathan Bedford Forrest Copy Share Image