Nathan Bedford Forrest Quotes

I loved the old government in 1861. I loved the old Constitution yet. I think it is the best government in the world, if administered as it was before the war. I do not hate it; I am opposing now only the radical revolutionists who are trying to destroy it. I believe that party to be composed, as I know it is in Tennessee, of the worst men on Gods earth - men who would not hesitate at no crime, and who have only one object in view - to enrich themselves.

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.

Forward, men, and mix with them.

Attack in all directions!

No damn man kills me and lives.

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

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

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

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