Cole Younger Quotes

Cole Younger — American Criminal born on January 15, 1844, died on March 21, 1916

Thomas Coleman "Cole" Younger was an American Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War and later a leader with the James–Younger Gang. He was the eldest brother of Jim, John and Bob Younger... (wikipedia)

I occupy much of my time in theological studies for which I have a natural inclination.

I want it understood that all these men fought for principle, not for plunder, and that they were true-hearted, honorable soldiers, fighting for what they esteemed was a righteous cause.

I will say that since our capture we have met with uniform kindness, and while in the penitentiary our relations with the officers have been cordially pleasant, and for their considerate and kind disposition we feel profoundly grateful.

I have been wounded altogether twenty times; eleven of these wounds were received at Northfield.

I never, in all my life, had anything whatever to do with robbing any bank in the state of Missouri.