Merle Haggard Quotes

“In 1960, when I came out of prison as an ex-convict, I had more freedom under parolee supervision than there's available... in America right now.”

“You can employ men and hire hands to work for you, but you must win their hearts to have them work with you.”

“It's easier to force feed people than it is to give 'em what they want. It makes more money.”

“Everybody likes Johnny Cash. I think the sad part of it is his health is givin' him problems.”

“The act is unjustifiable that either begs for a blessing, or, having succeeded gives no thanksgiving.”

“I think I'm most proud of my family right now. I'm more into that then I've ever been. It also gives a new area to draw from in creativity with my songs.”

“The only thing that I miss lately in all music is somebody that will put out a melody that you can whistle. It doesn't seem like there's anything happening like that.”

“I'm happier. ... I guess I made up my mind to be that way.”

“There were two choices in life. Survive or succumb. And most people weren’t even conscious of the path they chose. Because they chose for all the wrong reasons. Love, principles, dreams, desire. The world hadn’t changed. It had always been survival of the fittest.”

“Who ask don't getwho don't ask don't wantwho don't want don't getwho don't getdon't care”