Ride High: A Powerful Collection of Inspirational Cowboy Quotes

"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway."

- John Wayne

"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."

- Socrates

"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway!"

- John Wayne

"Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Winston Churchill

"You can never quit. Winners never quit, and quitters never win."

- Ted Turner

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."

- Winston Churchill

"It ain’t about how fast you get there. It’s the journey that matters."

- Tim McGraw

"A man’s got to do what a man’s got to do."

- John Wayne

"A man’s got to have a code, a creed to live by, no matter his job."

- John Wayne

"You see, in this world, there’s two kinds of people, my friend – those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig."

- Clint Eastwood

"Don’t much matter what a man says. What counts is what he does."

- John Wayne

"There’s two kinds of people in this world: those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

- Clint Eastwood

"Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once."

- Billy the Kid

"Hard times may have held you down, but they will not last forever. When all is said and done, you will be increased."

- Joel Osteen

"The best way to predict the future is to create it."

- Peter Drucker

"A man’s got to know his limitations."

- Clint Eastwood

"I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on."

- John Wayne

"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment."

- Will Rogers

"True cowboys are the ones who aren’t afraid to get dirty."

- Lane Frost

"I ain’t afraid to die like a man fighting, but I would not like to be killed like a dog unarmed."

- Billy the Kid

"It’s not dying I’m talking about, it’s living."

- Gus McCrae, Lonesome Dove

"The older I get, the more I see the cowboy way is the only way."

- Clint Eastwood

"Talk low, talk slow, and don’t talk too much."

- John Wayne

"It’s a hell of a thing, killing a man. You take away all he’s got, and all he’s ever gonna have."

- Clint Eastwood

"Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything."

- Wyatt Earp

"I never trust a man who talks too much."

- Wyatt Earp

"I see myself as an instrument of justice."

- Wyatt Earp

"No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle."

- Winston Churchill

"I don’t care about going down in history as a great bull rider or bronc rider. I hope people will remember me as a great cowboy."

- Ty Murray

"A cowboy is a man with guts and a horse."

- William James

"The horse is a mirror to your soul. And sometimes you might not like what you see in the mirror."

- Buck Brannaman

"I've often said there is nothing better for a man's inside than the outside of the horse."

- Ronald Reagan

"I’m your huckleberry."

- Doc Holliday

"Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That’s what little girls are made of; the heck with sugar and spice."

- Bethany Hamilton

"To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong."

- Joseph Chilton Pearce

"A cowboy never quits—he may stumble, but he’ll never fall for long."

"Bravery ain’t about being unafraid; it’s about saddling up anyway."

"Ride toward the danger, not away from it."

"When life bucks you off, you get back on and ride harder."

"Courage is doing what needs to be done, even when it scares the boots off you."

"A cowboy doesn’t wait for the storm to pass, he rides through it."

"Fear’s just another critter in the wild—learn to ride it or it’ll throw you."

"You don’t find out how tough you are until the dust kicks up."

"Cowboys don’t flinch at a storm—they put their hat down and face it."

"Tough times are like wild horses—either you tame them or they break you."

"A cowboy’s scars are just proof he faced the storm and survived."

"Life’s tough—be tougher, or get out of the saddle."

"There’s no shortcut between hard work and success, just grit and dust."

"You ride together, you fight together, and you trust with your life—that’s cowboy loyalty."

"Makin’ it in life is kinda like bustin’ broncs: you’re gonna get thrown a lot. The simple secret is to keep gettin’ back on."

- Unknown

"The West ain’t for the weak, but it’s home for the brave."

"A cowboy’s word is as strong as his rope—never let it fray."

"Life’s a rodeo—you hang on or get thrown."

"Honor is like a brand on a cowboy’s soul—once burned in, it never fades."

"A cowboy’s true strength is shown when the odds are stacked against him."

"In the wild, trust is earned over time and never broken."

"When life knocks you down, a cowboy gets up and tries again."

"Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer."

"Wild hearts can’t be broken."

"Every cowboy’s story starts with a little dust and a lot of grit."

"A man’s reputation is what other people think of him; his character is what he really is."

"In the end, it’s not about the miles ridden, but the journey taken."

"You can’t change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails."

"A cowboy’s life is measured not by the breaths he takes, but by the moments that take his breath away."

"A cowboy knows that the best lessons are learned in the worst of times."

"A cowboy may roam, but he never forgets the friends who helped him along the way."

"There never was a horse that couldn’t be rode; never was a cowboy who couldn’t be throwed."

- Unknown

"Out here, you earn respect with your actions, not your talk."

"When the trail gets rough, cowboys get tougher."

"Out here, you either stand tall or get buried deep."

"Sometimes, you just have to ride through the storm."

"Ride tall, speak straight, and keep your boots planted in honesty."

"The sun sets on everyone, but it shines brighter on the bold."

"Cowboys don’t follow rules—they follow the wind and their own code."

"In the heart of the West, every man must carve his own destiny."

"Cowboys know that hard work pays off."

"Cowboys don’t quit when things get hard; they dig in their heels."

"A cowboy’s handshake is worth more than a signed contract."

"Loyalty is like a well-worn saddle—it’ll carry you through the roughest rides."

"You don’t need many friends—just the ones who ride by your side, no matter the storm."

"A cowboy’s loyalty isn’t spoken; it’s shown."

- Unknown

"True friendship doesn’t fade with distance—it grows stronger with every trail ridden."

"Every sunrise is a new trail to ride; make it count."

"Ride with the wind, or get left in the dust."

"The West is wild, but a cowboy’s spirit is wilder."

"Dust, sweat, and grit—those are the only friends a cowboy needs."

"A cowboy’s love is as deep as the canyon and as endless as the sky."

"Love with a cowboy ain’t easy, but it’s wild, real, and forever."

"A cowboy’s heart is big enough to love the wild and the woman by his side."

"Out here, a true friend is as rare as rain in the desert."

"A man’s worth isn’t in his possessions, but in the friends who stand by him."

"Born to roam, bound by nothing."

"Dust off the boots and hit the road."

"Ride the trail less traveled."

"Saddle up and ride into the sunset."

"Keep your hat on and your heart wild."

"Live free, ride wild, and love like there’s no tomorrow."

"Sometimes the best trail leads to places you weren’t expecting."

"It ain’t about how fast you ride; it’s about the ground you cover."

"Don’t ride too fast to forget where you’ve been."

"If you’re not making mistakes, you’re probably not riding hard enough."

"The open range teaches you more about life than any book ever could."

"You’re the one thing I’d never trade, even for the open range."

"Always drink upstream from the herd."

"A quiet man’s heart beats louder than the wildest horse."

"A cowboy’s boots leave a trail that’s harder than any man can follow."

"In the West, you’re either the hunter or the hunted."

"Outlaws fear the law, but they fear a cowboy more."

"Darlin’, when I hold you close, the whole world fades away."

"I’d ride across the plains just to see your smile light up the horizon."

"Like the stars in the night sky, you’re the light that guides me home."

"In a world of dust and chaos, you’re my calm, my heart."

"I may be a wanderer, but my heart’s always with you."

"The only thing sweeter than a sunset is you in my arms."

"If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck."

"Always remember: speak slow, ride fast, and don’t trip over your spurs."

"The quickest way to double your money? Fold it over and stick it in your pocket."

- Unknown

"If you think you’re important, just try bossing a mule around."

"This town ain’t big enough for the two of us."

"I’d rather be a fence post in Texas than the king of the world."

"Where the boots meet the dirt, life’s real."

"Find me where the wild things are."

"Leave a little dirt wherever you go."

"Ride your dreams like you’re riding a wild horse."

"A true cowboy doesn’t just talk; he gets things done."

"Bravery is a cowboy’s best friend; fear is just the dust on the trail."

"Keep your boots dirty and your heart clean."

"A cowboy’s life is all about respect – for the land, the animals, and the people."

"Life’s tough, but it’s tougher when you forget to pack coffee."

"The only thing faster than a horse is gossip in a small town."

"You may have a cowboy hat, spurs, chaps, and a horse but you’re not a cowboy till you can ride like one."

- Unknown

"If you climb in the saddle, be ready for the ride."

- Unknown

"The West makes a cowboy tough, but it also makes him kind."

"When a cowboy’s too old to set a bad example, he hands out good advice."

- Unknown

"A cowboy’s strength comes from the land he loves."

"Cowboys believe in simple living and high thinking."

"A cowboy’s promise is as strong as a good rope."

"A cowboy's heart is as big as the wide-open sky."

"A cowboy’s hat isn’t just for show; it’s part of who he is."

"A cowboy knows how to enjoy a sunset after a long day."

"A good horse and a clear sky are all a cowboy needs."

"Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction."

"Wear the past with pride, like a cherished hat."

"Time-honored ways keep the spirit riding high."

"A cowboy's true wealth is tradition."

"Each saddle tells the story of those before."

"A cowboy dreams on the same wind that carries his hat."

"Your attitude determines your direction."

"Stormy nights carry dreams only cowboys dare dream."

"The hoofbeat of dreams galloping 'cross the sky."

"Passing on the reins is part of tradition."

"Pursue the sky painted dreams."

"There's no end to the prairie, or a cowboy's dream."

"A cowboy’s legacy is written in boot prints."

"Adventure is a sun-soaked saddlebag."

"Ride into the unknown with dust on your boots and stars in your eyes."

"The wild whisper of the prairie beckons the adventurous soul."

"Life without adventure is a horse without a rider."

"The best stories begin with a dawn departure."

"Live like the wind—untamed and unbroken."

"A horse beneath the stars is where adventure truly lies."

"A cowboy measures his life by the number of sunrises chased."

"Every corner turned brings a new tale."

"Adventure is the dust you shake off on the porch."

"The trail is where wild hearts race."

"Seek out the untrodden path for the greatest stories."

"In solitude, the cowboy finds his truest self."

"Silence is the loyal companion of solitude."

"Even a single horse casts a long shadow on the prairie."

"In the quiet of the plain lies freedom untold."

"A lone star serenade sings of endless horizons and isolation."

"The night sky is the loner’s map."

"Between earth and sky, solitude walks freely."

"A solo ride is a journey inward."

"Solitude carves out the cowboy's road."

"In the quiet, echoes are found."

"Even the coyotes understand the call of the solitaire."

"A cowboy's heart beats calmly in isolation."

"Life's too short for low spirits and high horses."

"You can't follow a path that isn't wagon wheel worn."

"Steer clear of crying, it's too dusty for tears."

"A cowboy's laugh travels longer than his shout."

"Saddle humor rides with no bridle."

"A cowboy with humor is worth two with money."

"Grin wide, yonder comes the rain."

"A wink in a dusty mirror is worth a thousand words."

"Chuckle today, for the cattle may run tomorrow."

"When in doubt, spur into laughter."

"Every stumble is a reason to smile."

"A cowboy and laughter are never apart for long."

"Chase your dreams across untamed horizons."

"A cowboy's dreams are as limitless as the sky itself."

"Every roped star redeems a dream."

"Courage is the bond that holds saddle and man."

"Pioneering spirit, the hallmark of courage."

"A cowboy rides bolder with every fall."

"Tame the wild winds with courage, not reins."

"Courage is a heart that won't stay still."

"The open range is a theatre of brave stars."

"Courage feels like laughter at the break of dawn."

"In dreams, shackles become wings."

"Step forward and let your courage tell the story."

"Even a lone cowboy feels braver against the odds."

"Courage is galloping into the unknown without looking back."

"The wild mustangs run free in a cowboy’s soul."

"Wanting courage is wanting the horse to straddle."

"Dreams don't fit neatly into a corral."

"Cowboy courage trumps the roughest trails."

"Each tradition is a page in the cowboy’s chronicle."

"A rite of passage is riding wild and free."

"Rituals of the range are woven with the wind."

"Traditions are the brand unseen, yet unmistakable."

"The past is a learned dance, passed down."

"Awake to the song of unbridled dreams."

"Each tradition is a campfire refusing to fade."