Inside: Infamous pirate quotes that every sea goer needs to read
Ahoy, mateys! There’s something undeniably thrilling about the world of pirates – the high seas, the hidden treasures, and the tales of adventure and daring.
As someone who loves a good swashbuckling story, I can’t help but be captivated by the infamous quotes of these legendary buccaneers. Whether they’re spouting fierce threats or sharing their rogue wisdom, pirate quotes are packed with character and charm.
So, grab your pirate hat and cutlass as we dive into some of the most infamous pirate quotes that have ever graced the seven seas. Arrr, let’s get started!
Infamous Pirate Quotes
Set sail on our adventure with the first batch of infamous pirate quotes that capture the fierce and fearless spirit of these legendary buccaneers.
1. “Arrr, matey! Shiver me timbers!” – Traditional Pirate Exclamation
2. “Dead men tell no tales.” – Traditional Pirate Saying
3. “Where there is a sea, there are pirates.” – Greek Proverb
4. “To err is human, to arr is pirate.” – Unknown
5. “A pirate is a man that is weak to achieve but too strong to steal from even the greatest achiever.” – T.P. Chia
6. “Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!” – Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island
7. “The sea, the sea, the open sea, The blue, the fresh, the ever free!” – Bryan W. Procter
8. “A pirate’s life for me!” – Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean
9. “We must free the old man of the sea, the spirit of piracy, that we might do as we will with those who would control us.” – Tim Powers, On Stranger Tides
10. “I am a pirate with no treasure, just a boy with a broken heart.” – Zachary Neven
11. “Why is the rum always gone?” – Captain Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean
12. “A pirate is a man who needs a boat to steal a loaf of bread.” – George Bernard Shaw
13. “Even pirates, before they attack another ship, hoist a black flag.” – Bela Kiraly
14. “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” – Walt Disney
15. “The code is more what you’d call guidelines than actual rules.” – Hector Barbossa, Pirates of the Caribbean
16. “The rougher the seas, the smoother we sail. Ahoy!” – T.F. Hodge
17. “If ye thinks he be ready to sail a beauty, ye better be willin’ to sink with her.” – Unknown
18. “When the sea is calm, every ship has a good captain.” – Swedish Proverb
19. “I have known many a pirate in my time, but none like the lad, who sailed from dawn ’til night, through storm and wave, never turning back.” – Unknown
20. “Life’s pretty good, and why wouldn’t it be? I’m a pirate, after all.” – Johnny Depp
21. “A merry life and a short one, that’s my motto.” – Bartholomew “Black Bart” Roberts
22. “He who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day.” – Pirates’ Proverb
23. “There comes a time in most men’s lives where they feel the need to raise the Black Flag.” – Unknown
More Sea Loving Quotes
Continuing our voyage through the high seas, here are more daring and infamous pirate quotes from the most infamous pirates to ever sail the ocean.
24. “The sea drives truth into a man like salt.” – Hilaire Belloc
25. “A smooth sea never made a skilled pirate.” – Unknown
26. “The pirate’s life is the life for me.” – Unknown
27. “It’s a pirate’s life for me, savvy?” – Captain Jack Sparrow
28. “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning to sail my ship.” – Louisa May Alcott
29. “A pirate is a man who cares nothing for his own life and is not particular about the lives of others.” – John Steinbeck
30. “Pirates were the rock stars of their day.” – Robert Kurson
31. “Work like a captain, play like a pirate.” – Unknown
32. “The Pirate is always the best sailor.” – Unknown
33. “Pirates are the silent travelers of the seas.” – Unknown
34. “My heart is a sea, and my soul is a sail.” – Unknown
35. “The pirate life is the life for me, with a yo ho ho and a bottle of sea.” – Unknown
36. “Always be yourself. Unless you can be a pirate. Then always be a pirate.” – Unknown
37. “The pirate life is about freedom and adventure.” – Unknown
38. “A pirate’s sword is never dull.” – Unknown
39. “A pirate’s life is a life of freedom.” – Unknown
40. “To err is human, but to arr is pirate.” – Unknown
41. “Sailor, beware! The pirate’s at large!” – Unknown
42. “A pirate’s heart is never tame.” – Unknown
43. “The pirate’s code is more like guidelines than rules.” – Unknown
44. “A pirate’s life is a merry life, with treasure and rum galore.” – Unknown
45. “The pirate’s life is one of adventure and daring.” – Unknown
46. “The sea is a pirate’s playground.” – Unknown
47. “A pirate’s heart is as wild as the sea.” – Unknown
48. “The pirate’s life is a life of freedom and adventure.” – Unknown
49. “A pirate’s life is a life of excitement and adventure.” – Unknown
50. “The pirate’s heart is full of adventure and daring.” – Unknown
51. “The pirate’s life is a life of freedom and daring.” – Unknown
52. “A pirate’s life is a life of adventure and excitement.” – Unknown
Infamous Pirate Quotes NOT for Land Lovers
As we conclude our journey, enjoy the final set of infamous pirate quotes that celebrate the rebellious and adventurous heart of piracy.
53. “Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.” – Captain Jack Sparrow
54. “The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem.” – Captain Jack Sparrow
55. “Why is the rum always gone?” – Captain Jack Sparrow
56. “This is the day you will always remember as the day you almost caught Captain Jack Sparrow!” – Captain Jack Sparrow
57. “Drink up, me hearties, yo ho!” – Captain Jack Sparrow
58. “Do you think he plans it all out, or just makes it up as he goes along?” – Commodore Norrington
59. “The code is more what you’d call guidelines than actual rules.” – Captain Hector Barbossa
60. “You best start believing in ghost stories, Miss Turner. You’re in one!” – Captain Hector Barbossa
61. “It’s not just a keel and a hull and a deck and sails. That’s what a ship needs. But what a ship is… what the Black Pearl really is… is freedom.” – Captain Jack Sparrow
62. “If you were waiting for the opportune moment, that was it.” – Captain Jack Sparrow
63. “There’s no need to stand on ceremony, nor call to impress anyone. You’re pirates. Hang the code, and hang the rules. They’re more like guidelines anyway.” – Captain Hector Barbossa
64. “But why is the rum gone?” – Captain Jack Sparrow
65. “You know, for having such a bleak outlook on pirates, you’re well on your way to becoming one. Sprung a man from jail, commandeered a ship of the fleet, sailed with a buccaneer crew out of Tortuga… and you’re completely obsessed with treasure.” – Captain Jack Sparrow
66. “You are without a doubt the worst pirate I’ve ever heard of.” – James Norrington
67. “But you have heard of me.” – Captain Jack Sparrow
68. “I’m dishonest, and a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest. Honestly, it’s the honest ones you want to watch out for.” – Captain Jack Sparrow
69. “I’ve got a jar of dirt!” – Captain Jack Sparrow
70. “You will always remember this as the day that you almost caught Captain Jack Sparrow!” – Captain Jack Sparrow
71. “You are by far the worst pirate I have ever heard of.” – James Norrington
72. “But you have heard of me.” – Captain Jack Sparrow
73. “Do you fear death?” – Davy Jones
74. “The world’s still the same. There’s just less in it.” – Captain Jack Sparrow
75. “There’s a fine line between crazy and brilliant.” – Captain Jack Sparrow
As we drop anchor on this adventure through the infamous words of pirates, I hope these quotes have sparked your imagination and brought a bit of swashbuckling excitement to your day.
The daring exploits and colorful language of these legendary figures remind us of the boldness and bravery that defined the age of piracy.
Keep these quotes in your treasure chest of memories, and let them inspire your own adventures, big or small. Until next time, may your days be filled with fair winds and following seas!