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950+ Johnny Cash Quotes (2024) Unforgettable

In the realm of music, few names resonate as profoundly as that of Johnny Cash. The Man in Black, as he came to be known, left an indelible mark on the world of country and rock 'n' roll, crafting a musical legacy that transcends generations. Yet, beyond the iconic melodies and unforgettable performances, Johnny Cash was a masterful storyteller, often using his songs to convey powerful messages and deep insights. In this exploration of Johnny Cash's quotes, we delve into the profound wisdom and timeless truths that he wove into his lyrics and life, revealing the man behind the music.

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Johnny Cash Quotes (2024)

Johnny Cash, the legendary "Man in Black," was not only a musical icon but also a man of deep wisdom and profound insight. His lyrics and words resonated with authenticity, reflecting a life of ups and downs, love and loss. In this compilation, we present unique and thought-provoking Johnny Cash Quotes that capture the essence of his artistry, resilience, and the enduring impact he had on the world.

  • "Success is having to worry about every damn thing in the world, except money."
  • "I'm not bitter. Why should I be bitter? I'm thrilled to death with life."
  • "You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations if I did it my way."
  • "The things that have always been important: to be a good man, to try to live my life the way God would have me, to turn it over to Him that His will might be worked in my life, to do my work without looking back, to give it all I've got, and to take pride in my work as an honest performer."
  • "You can choose love or hate, I choose love."
  • "Life is rough so you gotta be tough."
  • "You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on them. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space."
  • "I believe with God, all things are possible."
  • "I wear black because I'm comfortable in it. But then in the summertime when it's hot, I'm comfortable in light blue."
  • "I don't have any bitterness about growing old. I think the good Lord has blessed me in so many ways that I can't complain. The only thing I can do is to try to do some good with what He has given me."
  • "My arms are too short to box with God."
  • "I'm not a preacher, and I'm not a shouter. But I'm a witness."
  • "You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way."
  • "The things that have always been important: to be a good man, to try to live my life the way God would have me, to turn it over to Him that His will might be worked in my life, to do my work without looking back, to give it all I've got, and to take pride in my work as an honest performer."
  • "You can choose love or hate—I choose love."
  • "Life is rough so you gotta be tough."
  • "You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space."
  • "I believe with God, all things are possible."
  • "I wear black because I'm comfortable in it. But then in the summertime when it's hot, I'm comfortable in light blue."
  • "I don't have any bitterness about growing old. I think the good Lord has blessed me in so many ways that I can't complain. The only thing I can do is to try to do some good with what He has given me."
  • "My arms are too short to box with God."
  • "I'm not a preacher, and I'm not a shouter. But I'm a witness."
  • "I have tried drugs and a little of everything else, and there is nothing in the world more soul-satisfying than having the kingdom of God building inside you and growing."
  • "Success is having to worry about every damn thing in the world, except money."
  • "There's no grave can hold my body down."
  • "I love songs about horses, railroads, land, judgment day, family, hard times, whiskey, courtship, marriage, adultery, separation, murder, war, prison, rambling, damnation, home, salvation, death, pride, humor, piety, rebellion, patriotism, larceny, determination, tragedy, rowdiness, heartbreak and love. And Mother. And God."
  • "I wore black because I liked it. I still do, and wearing it still means something to me. It's still my symbol of rebellion—against a stagnant status quo, against our hypocritical houses of God, against people whose minds are closed to others' ideas."
  • "When I record, I wear black. I've worn it on stage and I've worn it off stage. I've worn it to weddings and I've worn it to funerals."
  • "You've got a song you're singing from your gut, you want that audience to feel it in their gut. And you've got to make them think that you're one of them sitting out there with them too. They've got to be able to relate to what you're doing."
  • "You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space."
  • "I'm very shy really. I spend a lot of time in my room alone reading or writing or watching television."
  • "Sometimes I am two people. Johnny is the nice one. Cash causes all the trouble. They fight."
  • "My mother told me to keep on singing, and that I would be all right."
  • "I wear the black for the poor and the beaten down, livin' in the hopeless, hungry side of town."
  • "I wear the black in mournin' for the lives that could have been."
  • "I wear it for the thousands who have died, believin' that the Lord was on their side."
  • "I wear it for the ones who never read, or listened to the words that Jesus said."
  • "I wear it for the sick and lonely old, for the reckless ones whose bad trip left them cold."
  • "I wear the black in the mornin', for the lives that could have been."
  • "I got a woman who's wild as Rome, she likes bein' naked and gassed."
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  • "I got a woman who's wild as Rome, she likes bein' naked and gassed."
  • "I walk the line."
  • "I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die."
  • "My name is Sue! How do you do? Now you're gonna die!"
  • "I'm a-walkin' the floor over you."
  • "I've got stripes, stripes around my shoulders. I've got chains, chains around my feet."
  • "Well, I woke up Sunday mornin', with no way to hold my head that didn't hurt."
  • "I hung my head, I hung my head."
  • "And I'll try to be what you want me to be."
  • "I keep a close watch on this heart of mine. I keep my eyes wide open all the time."
  • "I walk the line."
  • "I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die."
  • "My name is Sue! How do you do? Now you're gonna die!"
  • "I've got stripes, stripes around my shoulders. I've got chains, chains around my feet."
  • "Well, I woke up Sunday mornin', with no way to hold my head that didn't hurt."
  • "I hung my head, I hung my head."
  • "And I'll try to be what you want me to be."
  • "I keep a close watch on this heart of mine. I keep my eyes wide open all the time."
  • "I walk the line."
  • "I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die."
  • "My name is Sue! How do you do? Now you're gonna die!"
  • "I've got stripes, stripes around my shoulders. I've got chains, chains around my feet."
  • "Well, I woke up Sunday mornin', with no way to hold my head that didn't hurt."
  • "I hung my head, I hung my head."
  • "And I'll try to be what you want me to be."
  • "I keep a close watch on this heart of mine. I keep my eyes wide open all the time."
  • "I walk the line."
  • "I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die."
  • "My name is Sue! How do you do? Now you're gonna die!"
  • "I've got stripes, stripes around my shoulders. I've got chains, chains around my feet."
  • "Well, I woke up Sunday mornin', with no way to hold my head that didn't hurt."
  • "I hung my head, I hung my head."
  • "And I'll try to be what you want me to be."
  • "I keep a close watch on this heart of mine. I keep my eyes wide open all the time."
  • "My name is Sue! How do you do? Now you're gonna die!"
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  • "I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die."
  • "My name is Sue! How do you do? Now you're gonna die!"
  • "I've got stripes, stripes around my shoulders. I've got chains, chains around my feet."
  • "Well, I woke up Sunday mornin', with no way to hold my head that didn't hurt."
  • "I hung my head, I hung my head."
  • "And I'll try to be what you want me to be."
  • "I keep a close watch on this heart of mine. I keep my eyes wide open all the time."
  • "I walk the line."
  • "I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die."
  • "My name is Sue! How do you do? Now you're gonna die!"
  • "I've got stripes, stripes around my shoulders. I've got chains, chains around my feet."
  • "Well, I woke up Sunday mornin', with no way to hold my head that didn't hurt."
  • "I hung my head, I hung my head."
  • "And I'll try to be what you want me to be."
  • "I keep a close watch on this heart of mine. I keep my eyes wide open all the time."
  • "I walk the line."
  • "I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die."
  • "My name is Sue! How do you do? Now you're gonna die!"
  • "I've got stripes, stripes around my shoulders. I've got chains, chains around my feet."
  • "Well, I woke up Sunday mornin', with no way to hold my head that didn't hurt."
  • "I hung my head, I hung my head."
  • "And I'll try to be what you want me to be."
  • "I keep a close watch on this heart of mine. I keep my eyes wide open all the time."
  • "I walk the line."
  • "I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die."
  • "My name is Sue! How do you do? Now you're gonna die!"
  • "I've got stripes, stripes around my shoulders. I've got chains, chains around my feet."
  • "Well, I woke up Sunday mornin', with no way to hold my head that didn't hurt."
  • "I hung my head, I hung my head."
  • "And I'll try to be what you want me to be."
  • "I keep a close watch on this heart of mine. I keep my eyes wide open all the time."
  • "I walk the line."
  • "I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die."
  • "My name is Sue! How do you do? Now you're gonna die!"
  • "I've got stripes, stripes around my shoulders. I've got chains, chains around my feet."
  • "Well, I woke up Sunday mornin', with no way to hold my head that didn't hurt."
  • "My name is Sue! How do you do? Now you're gonna die!"
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As we reflect upon the wisdom encapsulated in Johnny Cash Quotes, we are reminded that life is a tapestry of experiences, and it is through our struggles and triumphs that we truly discover our own path. Just as Johnny Cash walked the line between darkness and redemption, his words continue to guide us on our own remarkable journeys, urging us to find our own voices and stories within the rich tapestry of existence.

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