12+ Roy Bean Quotes On Education, Friendship And World

Roy Bean was an American judge and saloonkeeper who lived in the Wild West during the 1800s. He was known for his eccentric and often lawless behavior, as well as his own brand of justice. He was the subject of several books and films, and is remembered as a symbol of the Wild West. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Roy Bean on education, life, friendship.

You can't tell how good a man or a watermelon is 'til they get thumped. — Roy Bean

Don't interfere with something that ain't bothering' you none. — Roy Bean

Gentlemen, I find the law very explicit on murdering your fellow man, but there's nothing here about killing a Chinaman. Case dismissed. — Roy Bean

Spring with its wavin' green grass and heaps of sweet-smellin' flowers on every hill and in every dale. — Roy Bean

I find this corpse guilty of carrying a concealed weapon and I fine it $40. — Roy Bean

And Fall, with her yeller harvest moon and the hills growin' brown and golden under a sinkin' sun. — Roy Bean

I know the law... I am it's greatest transgressor. — Roy Bean

Time will pass and seasons will come and go. — Roy Bean

You have been tried by twelve good men and true, not of your peers but as high above you as heaven is of hell, and they have said you are guilty. — Roy Bean

And finally Winter, with its bitin', whinin' wind, and all the land will be mantled with snow. — Roy Bean

A decent cowboy does not take what belongs to someone else and if he does he deserves to be strung up and left for the flies and coyotes — Roy Bean

Hang 'em first, try 'em later. — Roy Bean

Life Lessons by Roy Bean

1. Judge Roy Bean taught us the importance of upholding the law and being fair to all, regardless of social status or wealth.
2. He also showed us the power of compassion and understanding when it comes to administering justice.
3. Lastly, Judge Roy Bean demonstrated that justice can be served even in the most remote and lawless places.