Johnny Cash Quotes

A collection of quotes by Johnny Cash.

Johnny Cash was an iconic American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor, born on February 26, 1932, in Kingsland, Arkansas. Often referred to as "The Man in Black," Cash's distinctive deep and resonant voice propelled him to become one of the most influential figures in country music history. Raised in a humble family, Cash was exposed to music from an early age through church hymns and rural folk songs.

In the mid-1950s, Cash rose to prominence with hits like "I Walk the Line" and "Folsom Prison Blues," blending country, rockabilly, and blues to create his unique sound. His rebellious attitude and unconventional lyrics made him a symbol of counterculture during the era. Cash's music often incorporated themes of love, heartbreak, redemption, and moral struggles, reflecting his own personal battles with addiction and inner demons.

Beyond his music career, Cash appeared in numerous films and television shows, establishing himself as a versatile performer. He also gained recognition for his humanitarian work, particularly towards prisoners and Native Americans. Known for his deep understanding of human suffering, Cash's empathy and compassion resonated with audiences around the world.

Johnny Cash's remarkable career spanned over five decades, earning him multiple Grammy Awards, induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He passed away on September 12, 2003, leaving behind an enduring legacy as one of the most influential and beloved musicians of all time.

The Master of Life's been good to me. He has given me streng

The Master of Life's been good to me. He has given me strength to face past illnesses, and victory in the face of defeat. He has given me life and joy where other saw oblivion. He Has given new purpose to live for, new services to render and old wounds to heal.Life and love go on, let the music play.

Wisdom Life Truth God Happiness Religion

My father was a man of love. He always loved me to death. He

My father was a man of love. He always loved me to death. He worked hard in the fields, but my father never hit me. Never. I don't ever remember a really cross, unkind word from my father.

Death

The things that have always been important: to be a good man

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.

Work

Of emotions, of love, of breakup, of love and hate and death

Of emotions, of love, of breakup, of love and hate and death and dying, mama, apple pie, and the whole thing. It covers a lot of territory, country music does.

Death

Success is having to worry about every damn thing in the wor

Success is having to worry about every damn thing in the world, except money.

Money

After about three lessons my voice teacher said, 'Don't take

After about three lessons my voice teacher said, 'Don't take voice lessons. Do it your way. You're a song stylist. Always do it your way.'

Singing

It's all fleeting. As fame is fleeting, so are all the trapp

It's all fleeting. As fame is fleeting, so are all the trappings of fame fleeting. The money, the clothes, the furniture.

Fame

How well I have learned that there is no fence to sit on bet

How well I have learned that there is no fence to sit on between heaven and hell. There is a deep, wide gulf, a chasm, and in that chasm is no place for any man.

Heaven

You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close

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.

Failure

I'm very shy really. I spend a lot of time in my room alone

I'm very shy really. I spend a lot of time in my room alone reading or writing or watching television.

Alone