Remember, even a kick in the caboose is a step forward. Texas Bix Bender 

A horse is still a horse without a rider, but a rider without a horse is a foot. Texas Bix Bender

Gettin' up a lynch party is not group therapy. Gladiola Montana

Never take to sawin' on the branch that's supportin' you, unless you're bein' hung from it. Texas Bix Bender

Lightning does the work; thunder takes the credit. Texas Bix Bender

Makin' it in life is kinda like bustin' broncs; you're gonna get thrown a lot. The simple secret is to keep gettin' back on. Texas Bix Bender

If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around. Texas Bix Bender

Always drink up stream from the herd. Texas Bix Bender

The good thing about cowboying is that any boss will gladly give you eighteen hours to do your day's work. Texas Bix Bender

If your knees hurt too much, your stirrups are too short. If your tail end hurts too much, your stirrups are too long. If they both hurt, your stirrups are just right. Texas Bix Bender

Never go through a gate with out closing it behind you. Texas Bix Bender

Whether the glass is half empty or half full depends on whether you're drinkin' or pourin'. Texas Bix Bender

A gate only works if a corral comes withit. Texas Bix Bender

Always walk tall and keep your head up - unless you're walkin' in a cow pasture. Texas Bix Bender

Just 'cause you're following a well-marked trail don't mean that whoever made it knew where they were goin'. Texas Bix Bender

You don't have to step in a cowpie to know what  _ _ _ _ smells like. Texas Bix Bender

When you can't find somethin', either it's lost or you are. Texas Bix Bender

Going faster when you're lost won't help a bit. Texas Bix Bender

A good friend makes every mile you travel together a little shorter. Texas Bix Bender