Wyatt Earp Quotes

Fast is fine, but accuracy is final.

I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.

A man’s got to have a code, a creed to live by.

The cowards never started and the weak died along the way.

Take it easy, but take it.

It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.

I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.

In fear lies opportunity.

Courage is being scared to death… and saddling up anyway.

Fast is fine, but accurate is final.

The only good reason for assaulting a man is to kill him.

There is no law west of Dodge, and no God west of the Pecos.

I always knew I’d die with my boots on, but I never knew I’d find them in a saddlebag.

A man will choose the good cause over the popular cause.

The most important thing a man can learn is self control.

It’s better to be alone than in bad company.

Every day above ground is a good day.

The only thing that counts is a cut inside the left ear.

It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.

Luck is a fickle mistress, but skill will always prevail.

A man’s character is not defined by the mistakes he makes, but by how he learns from them.

Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.

There’s no place for ego in the wild west.

A cowboy who knows how to shoot and ride can do pretty much anything.

If you want to lead the orchestra, you must learn to turn your back on the crowd.

Sometimes the only way to win is to walk away.

Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.

A true leader leads by example, not by force.

Don’t talk about it, be about it.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

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

Stand your ground, even when it seems impossible.

The only limit to your abilities is your imagination.

If you want something done right, do it yourself.

Don’t let the fear of failure hold you back.

Live your life to the fullest, because you never know when it will be over.

Never underestimate the power of determination.

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

If you want to achieve greatness, stop asking for permission.

Life is like a poker game, you never know what cards you’re going to be dealt.

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

Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Those who dare to fail greatly can achieve greatly.

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

Live your life with passion and purpose.