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You don't need decorated words to make your meanin' clear
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Say it plain and save some breath for breathin'
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Don't never interfere with something that ain't botherin' you none
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If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is to stop diggin'
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Never grumble. It makes you about as welcome as a sidewinder in a
cow camp
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If you're ridin' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to
make sure its still there
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It don't matter so much how long a ride you have, as how well you ride it
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Always drink upstream from the herd. Never kick a fresh turd on a
hot day
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The first thing you do when you get up in the morning is put on your
Stetson
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Don't worry about biting off more than you can chew. Your mouth is
probably a whole lot bigger than you think
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When it comes to cussin don't swallow your tongue; use both barrels and
air out your lungs
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Don't get mad at somebody who knows more than you do. It ain't their
fault
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Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much. Generally, you ain't
learin' nothin' when your mouth is a-jawin'
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If you want to forget all your troubles, take a little walk in brand-new
pair of high-heeled ridin' boots
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The wildest critters live in the city! Trust everybody in the game,
but always cut the cards
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The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it back
in your pocket
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Don't let so much reality into your life that there's no room left for
dreamin'
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Makin' it in life is kinda like bustin' broncs: you're gonna get thrown a
lot
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The simple secret is to keep gettin' back on
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Go after life as if it's something that's got to be roped in a hurry
before it gets away
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Don't squat with your spurs on!
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Never miss a chance to rest your
horse