By “I take great pride in my ability to persevere,” remarked Jimmy Buffett, known for his timeless music and lifestyle philosophy, on a chilly afternoon in September 2021, warmly clad on stage at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in suburban Detroit, just hours before his scheduled concert. Explore more inspiring Jimmy Buffett quotes that reflect his wisdom and passion for life at folderquotes.com today.”
He continued, “I’m still right here, you know. Where else would I be? The notion of retirement doesn’t hold much allure for me these days. The idea of hanging it all up at 60 seems rather outdated. I still feel like I’m in my forties!”
Buffett, whose unexpected passing at the age of 76 shocked Parrotheads worldwide, always appeared perpetually relevant, immersed in a Margaritaville state of mind, even if he had to layer a thermal shirt beneath his tropical print attire. His boundless creativity mirrored this mindset: 31 albums, four No. 1 books (comprising three novels and a memoir) on The New York Times Best-Seller list, two children’s books, two theatrical productions (Don’t Stop the Carnival with Herman Wouk and the jukebox musical Escape to Margaritaville), numerous restaurants, record labels, and ventures in the realms of beer and cannabis. Enough accomplishments to make one lose count.
The Buffett I had the privilege of interviewing countless times, commencing in 1982 and spanning more than four decades, stood as nothing short of a remarkable individual and a captivating personality. In each conversation, I could discern the same wit and irreverence that permeated his music and stage performances, alongside the dedication of a true craftsman when it came to songwriting, recording, and performing. These qualities seamlessly coexisted with his astute business acumen, illustrating his adeptness at navigating the world of Buffett’s business. Buffett was both an auteur and raconteur, and these two facets complemented each other harmoniously, resulting in one of the most influential entertainment empires ever established by an artist, all the more remarkable considering he had just a single Top 10 hit in his 51-year recording career.
In the wake of his departure, we’ve delved into those extensive four-plus decades of interviews to compile a treasure trove of Buffett’s quotes. Within these words, we’ve discovered pearls of wisdom, light-hearted jests, and perhaps even a few profound insights. Most importantly, these comments glimpse the kind of individual anyone wants to share a cheeseburger with, whether in paradise or any other locale.
Best Jimmy Buffett Quotes
1. If there’s a heaven for me, I’m sure it has a beach attached.
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2. Mind on a permanent vacation, ocean is the only medication. Wishing my condition ain’t ever gonna go away.
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3. It’s a sweet life, living by the salty sea.
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4. Mother, Mother ocean, I have heard your call. Wanted to sail upon your waters, since I was 3 feet tall.
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5. I’ve got a Caribbean Soul, I can barely control.
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6. Still I search the constellations, for the tiny grains of sand, where the sand of the ocean, meets the salty piece of land.
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7. Take it all in… it’s as big as it seems. Count all your blessings. Remember your dreams.
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8. I’d rather die while I’m living than live while I’m dead.
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9. It takes no more time to see the good side of life than the bad.
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10. I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
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11. Searching is half the fun. Life is more manageable when thought of like a scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party.
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12. Go fast enough to get there, but slow enough to see.
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13. Changes in lattitude. Changes in attitude.
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14. People who think too much before they act don’t act too much.
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15. Where it all ends, I can’t fathom, my friends. If I knew I might drop my anchor.
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16. If it doesn’t work out there will be never be any doubt that the pleasure was worth all the pain.
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17. It’s important to have as much fun as possible while we’re here. It balances out the times when the minefield of life explodes.
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18. We got to roll with the punches, play all our hunches, make the best of whatever comes your way.
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19. Life is just a tire swing.
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20. Forget that blind ambition and trust your intuition.
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Jimmy Buffett Lyric Quotes
21. Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been.
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22. Some people never find it, some only pretend. But I just want to live, Happily ever after, now and then.
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23. We’ve gotta roll with the punches, Learn to play all of our hunches, Make the best of whatever comes your way.
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24. If we couldn’t laugh we would all go insane.
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25. Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On.
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26. Life is much more manageable when thought of as a scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party.
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27. Laugh till you cry, cry till you smile.
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28. If there is a heaven for me, I’m sure there is a beach attached
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29. Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude.
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30. I’ve got to be where the wind and the water are free.
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31. I’ve got to fly to St. Somewhere.
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32. With a little love and luck we will get by.
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33. We are the people our parents warned us about.
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Jimmy Buffett Song Quotes
These quotes by Jimmy Buffett, whether from his songs or about music in general, are appreciated by people of all tastes.
34. Songwriters write songs, but they really belong to the listener.
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35. Instinct taught me 20 years ago to pace a song or a concert performance. That translates into pacing a story, pleasing a reading audience.
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36. Oh I wish I had a pencil thin mustache Then I could solve some mysteries too.
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37. Shells sink, dreams float Life’s good on our boat.
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38. I know a girl made of memories and phrases, lives her whole life in chapters and phases.
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39. Some people never find it , Some only pretend, But I just want to live, Happily ever after, now and then.
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40. Wasting away again in Margaritaville Searching for my lost shaker of salt.
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41. If we weren’t all crazy we would go insane.
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42. Don’t try to shake it, just nod your head, Breathe in, breathe out, move on, Don’t try to explain it, just bow your head, Breathe in, breathe out, move on.
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43. Oh, yesterdays are over my shoulder, So I can’t look back for too long. There’s just too much to see waiting in front of me, and I know that I just can’t go wrong.
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44. It’s not the tales of Stephen King that I’ve read, I need protection from the things in my head.
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45. Is it ignorance or apathy? Hey, I don’t know and I don’t care.
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46. Take it all in, it’s as big as it seems Count all your blessings. Remember your dreams.
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47. We got to roll with the punches, play all our hunches, make the best of whatever comes your way.
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Jimmy Buffett Quotes About Life
48. I’m growing older, but not up.
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49. I’m inspired by people who keep on rolling, no matter their age.
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50. Well, I’m still here. Didn’t have to go to rehab, and I’m not broke.
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51. Some of it’s magic and some of it’s tragic, but I had a good life all the way.
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52. Moderation is the key. So I work certain amount of time and then I take a certain amount of time off.
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53. Searching is half the fun; life is much more manageable when thought of as a scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party.
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54. It takes no more time to see the good side of life than it takes to see the bad.
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55. Where it all ends I can’t fathom, my friends. If I knew, I might toss out my anchor.
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56. Life is a journey that’s not measured in miles or years, but in experiences.
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Jimmy Buffett Love Quotes
57. Surrounded by stories surreal and sublime, I fell in love in the library once upon a time.
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58. Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame But I know, it’s my own damn fault.
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59. Come Monday, it’ll be all right Come Monday, I’ll be holding you tight I spent four lonely days in a brown LA haze And I just want you back by my side.
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60. With a little love and luck we will get by.
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61. If it doesn’t work out there will never be any doubt that the pleasure was worth all the pain.
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