Johnny Cash — "I'm not a saint. I'm a sinner. And I'm trying to do the best I can with what I'v…"

"I wear the black for those who've never read, or listened to the words that Jesus said, about the road to happiness through love and charity. Why, you'd think He's talking straight to you and me."

"I've been shot, stabbed, run over, and left for dead. But I'm still here. I'm still standing. And I'm still singing."

"I never thought I'd live to be this old. But I'm glad I did. Because I've learned a lot. And I've seen a lot. And I've done a lot. And I'm still doing a lot."

"I'm not a lawyer. I'm a singer. And I try to speak truth to power."

"I don’t care about your damn yellow buzzards."