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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

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 enemy

War means fighting, and fighting means killing.

— Nathan Bedford Forrest fight

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

— Nathan Bedford Forrest man

No damn man kills me and lives.

— Nathan Bedford Forrest man

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

— Nathan Bedford Forrest

Get there first with the most.

— Nathan Bedford Forrest wit

I ended the war a horse ahead.

— Nathan Bedford Forrest war

Forrest to Charles Clark, Governor of Mississippi and Isham G. Harris, former Governor of Tennessee, in response to the request that he keep fighting. As quoted in May I Quote You, General Forrest? by Randall Bedwell.

— Nathan Bedford Forrest quote

I have not said anything about politics today. I dont propose to say anything about politics. You have a right to elect whom you please; vote for the man you think best, and I think, when that is done, that you and I are freemen. Do as you consider right and honest in electing men for office. I did not come here to make you a long speech, although invited to do so by you. I am not much of a speaker, and my business prevented me from preparing myself. I came to meet you as friends, and welcome you to the white people. I want you to come nearer to us. When I can serve you I will do so. We have but one flag, one country; let us stand together. We may differ in color, but not in sentiment. Use your best judgement in selecting men for office and vote as you think right.

— Nathan Bedford Forrest politics

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