Nathan Bedford Forrest Quotes
Born: July 13, 1821
Nathan Bedford Forrest, a name etched in the annals of love and human connection, stands as a paradox of fierce devotion and profound vulnerability. His philosophy, drawn from a life of raw intensity, teaches that true love demands unyielding courage—not just to protect, but to surrender. Forrest’s words resonate because they strip away pretense, revealing the sacred battlefield of the heart where loyalty and passion collide. He believed that connection is forged in the crucible of sacrifice, where every bond is a testament to enduring strength. His legacy whispers that to love deeply is to fight nobly, a truth that echoes through every quote he left behind.
Nathan Bedford Forrest Quotes (8)
"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"Get there first with the most."
— 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"War means fighting, and fighting means killing."
— Nathan Bedford Forrest"Never stand and take a charge... charge them too."
— Nathan Bedford Forrest"No damn man kills me and lives."
— Nathan Bedford Forrest"I ended the war a horse ahead."
— Nathan Bedford Forrest"I've got no respect for any young man who won't join the colors."
— Nathan Bedford Forrest