Ride High: A Powerful Collection of Inspirational Cowboy Quotes

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

- John Wayne

"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

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

- Ted Turner

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

- Socrates

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

- Winston Churchill

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

- 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

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

- Clint Eastwood

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

- John Wayne

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

- Billy the Kid

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

- John Wayne

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

- John Wayne

"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

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

- Clint Eastwood

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

- Will Rogers

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

- Peter Drucker

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

- John Wayne

"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

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

- Gus McCrae, Lonesome Dove

"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

"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

"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

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

- Bethany Hamilton

"I’m your huckleberry."

- Doc Holliday

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

- Joseph Chilton Pearce

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

- Buck Brannaman

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

- William James

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

- Ronald Reagan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

"Cowboys know that hard work pays off."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer."

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

"Wild hearts can’t be broken."

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

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

"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."

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

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

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Keep your hat on and your heart wild."

"Saddle up and ride into the sunset."

"Ride the trail less traveled."

"Dust off the boots and hit the road."

"Born to roam, bound by nothing."

"Leave a little dirt wherever you go."

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Find me where the wild things are."

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

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

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

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

"Keep your boots dirty and your heart clean."

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

- Unknown

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

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

"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."

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

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

"Always drink upstream from the herd."

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

- Unknown

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

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

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

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

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

"Cowboys believe in simple living and high thinking."

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

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

- Unknown

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

- Unknown

"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."

"Passing on the reins is part of tradition."

"Each saddle tells the story of those before."

"A cowboy's true wealth is tradition."

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

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

"Each tradition is a campfire refusing to fade."

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

"Traditions are the brand unseen, yet unmistakable."

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

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

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

"Cowboy courage trumps the roughest trails."

"Wanting courage is wanting the horse to straddle."

"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."

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

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

"A cowboy rides bolder with every fall."

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

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

"Pioneering spirit, the hallmark of courage."

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

"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."

"In dreams, shackles become wings."

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

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

"Awake to the song of unbridled dreams."

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

"Stormy nights carry dreams only cowboys dare dream."

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

"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."

"Your attitude determines your direction."

"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."