11 Quotes by Calamity Jane
Calamity Jane, whose real name was Martha Jane Canary, was a captivating and enigmatic figure of the Wild West in the late 19th century. Born in 1852, she was a skilled frontierswoman and an expert marksman, often portrayed as a daring, fearless, and tough individual. Her life and exploits have become intertwined with the legendary figures of the American West, like Wild Bill Hickok, with whom she was rumored to have had a complex and intriguing relationship.
Jane’s adventurous spirit led her to work as a scout, performer, and nurse, allowing her to break societal norms of her time. Her story has since been immortalized in numerous books, films, and plays, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to fascinate and inspire curiosity about the intriguing era of the Old West.
Calamity Jane Quotes
I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one.
During the fall and winter we built Fort Meade and the town of Sturgis.
The bigger a man’s gun the smaller his doodlewick.
It was considered the most dangerous route in the Hills, but as my reputation as a rider and quick shot was well known, I was molested very little, for the toll gatherers looked on me as being a good fellow, and they knew that I never missed my mark.
I’d punch that cocksucker in the balls before I’d cup him for comfort.
I’m drunk. Correct. What the f*** is it to you?
Those as don’t eat, without exception, fail to survive.
We remained in Texas leading a quiet home life until 1889.
When I joined Custer I donned the uniform of a soldier. It was a bit awkward at first but I soon got to be perfectly at home in men’s clothes.
We were ordered out to quell an uprising of the Indians, and were out for several days, had numerous skirmishes during which six of the soldiers were killed and several severely wounded.
I was in Deadwood at the time and on hearing of the killing made my way at once to the scene of the shooting and found that my friend had been killed by McCall.
― Calamity Jane Quotes
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