Waylon Jennings

Outlaw Country Singer American 1937 – 2002

Outlaw country pioneer who rejected Nashville conventions for artistic freedom.

386 quotes

"Life's too short to hold grudges."
Peace
"The outlaw way ain't for everyone."
Courage
"I never tried to be anything other than myself."
"Success ain't worth nothing if you lose yourself getting there."
Success
"Family is what keeps you grounded when the world gets crazy."
Family
"Don't judge a man till you've walked in his boots."
Kindness
"The truth will set you free, but first it'll make you mad."
Truth
"I've lived enough for two lifetimes."
Life
"Dreams are free, but making them real takes work."
Dreams
"A good song can heal what medicine can't."
Music
"Loyalty is rare these days, cherish it when you find it."
Friendship
"I never played by the rules, and that's what made me who I am."
Courage
"The writing on the wall always comes true."
"Strength comes from knowing who you are and standing firm."
Strength
"I've been to the mountaintop and the valley of despair."
Life
"A man's pride can be his greatest strength or his downfall."
Strength
"Forgiveness is harder than holding onto anger."
Peace
"The best things in life can't be bought."
Wisdom
"I learned to play guitar to tell my stories."
Art
"Patience ain't my virtue, but I'm working on it."
Patience
"You can't escape your past, only learn from it."
Knowledge
"Love and music are the only things that matter."
Love
"A restless spirit can't be tamed."
Freedom
"Every scar tells a story of survival."
Perseverance
"The highway called and I had to answer."
Adventure
"Creativity comes from living, not just thinking."
Creativity
"I've made peace with my demons."
Peace
"Hard work and determination can move mountains."
Work
"The best motivation is proving someone wrong."
Motivation
"Beauty ain't always pretty, sometimes it's rough and honest."
Beauty