Nathan Bedford Forrest quotes - page 2

Nathan Bedford Forrest was an American general and cavalry leader during the American Civil War. Known for his tactical brilliance and controversial actions, he played a key role in several significant battles. He remains a disputed historical figure, associated both with military genius and with his postwar involvement in the Ku Klux Klan. Here are 31 of his quotes:

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. I have been in the heat of battle when colored men, asked me to protect them. I have placed myself between them and the bullets of my men, and told them they should be kept unharmed. Go to work, be industrious, live honestly and act truly, and when you are oppressed I'll come to your relief. I thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for this opportunity you have afforded me to be with you, and to assure you that I am with you in heart and in hand.

Nathan Bedford Forrest

I am not an enemy of the Negro. We want him here among us; he is the only laboring class we have.

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

Negro soldiers cannot cope with Southerners.

Nathan Bedford Forrest

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

Nathan Bedford Forrest