85 Best 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' Quotes That Fans Will Love

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 12, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Feb 22, 2021
Edited by Jacob Fitzbright
Actor Johnny Depp attends the 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' Premiere during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival

The 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' is a film franchise consisting of a series of fantasy films surrounding the adventures of a pirate named Jack Sparrow.

This popular film franchise consists of a series of five films, each of which have been immensely popular amongst fans worldwide garnering quite a number of awards as well. It is an action-packed fantastical tale following countless important characters with the storyline mainly focusing on the adventures of Jack Sparrow played by Johnny Depp.

However, with the sixth film franchise still being a work in progress, and Margot Robbie set to become the new Jack Sparrow, here is a list of some of the most famous quotes by the characters in this film series.

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'Captain Jack Sparrow' Quotes

Are you looking for some of the greatest and funny Jack Sparrow quotes by the most iconic pirate in pop culture? You will love this Johnny Depp 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' quotes from the movies.

1. "Put it away, son. It's not worth you getting beat again."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

2. "This is the day you will always remember as the day you almost caught Captain Jack Sparrow."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

3. "When you marooned me on that godforsaken spit of land, you forgot one very important thing, mate. I'm Captain Jack Sparrow."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

4. "The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

5. "Think you can outrun the world? You know, the problem with being the last of anything, by and by there will be none left at all."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

6. "James Norrington : And I half expected it to be made of wood. You are without doubt the worst pirate I've ever heard of.

Jack Sparrow : But you have heard of me."

-'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl'.

7. "Me? 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, because you can never predict when they're going to do something incredibly... stupid."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

8. "Stop blowing holes in my ship."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

9. "A great pirate does not bother with such intricacies."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

10. "Elizabeth Swann: This is madness.

Jack Sparrow: This is politics."

-'Pirates Of The Caribbean: At Worlds End'.

11. "Well, then, I confess, it is my intention to commandeer one of these ships, pick up a crew in Tortuga, raid, pillage, plunder and otherwise pilfer my weasely black guts out."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

12. "Well done, mates. I knew you had it in you. Now, come back in eight minutes and we'll do it all over again, eh?"

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

13. "By the way, no. I've never actually met Pizarro, but I love his pies."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

14. "William, before we go any further, tell me one thing; how far are you willing to go for this girl?"

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

15. "No. You want you to find this, because the finding of this finds you incapacitorially finding and or locating in your discovering the detecting of a way to save your dolly belle, ol' what's-her-face."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

16. "No survivors? Then where do the stories come from, I wonder."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

17. "You need to find yourself a girl, mate."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

18. "James Norrington: You actually were telling the truth.

Jack Sparrow: I do that quite a lot. Yet people are always surprised.

Will Turner: With good reason."

-'Dead Man's Chest'.

19. "Sometimes things come back, mate. We're living proof, you and me."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

20. "She's safe, just like I promised... Except for, of course, Elizabeth, who is in fact, a woman."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

21. "Why is the rum always gone?"

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

22. "Close your eyes and pretend it’s all a bad dream. That’s how I get by."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

23. "Captain, I wish to report a mutiny. I can name fingers and point names."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

24. "It is not the destination so much as the journey, they say."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

25. "How dare you do exactly what I would do if I were you."

-Captain Jack Sparrow.

'Captain Barbossa' Quotes

We are all familiar with Captain Hector Barbossa who initially appeared as a villainous character in the 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' movies. Here is a list of quotes by him.

26. "You know, the problem with being the last of anything, by and by there will be none left at all."

-Captain Barbossa.

27. "What our dear captain means is near Bombay. Sri Sumbhajee has been tormenting the ships going in and out of this port for years."

-Captain Barbossa.

28. "Deceitful and black-hearted, perhaps we are. But we would never go against the Code. Well, perhaps for good reasons. But mostly never."

-Captain Barbossa.

29. "You lovebirds run along and have a good time. You're only young once, remember that."

-Captain Barbossa.

30. "It’s Captain Jack Sparrow we're after and a fortune in gold. Run up your white flag, you scurvy scum, and bring me Captain Jack Sparrow, or I'll be sending you to Davy Jones."

-Captain Barbossa.

31. "Fortune has clearly brought us here."

-Captain Barbossa.

32. "Let us stand and fight, gents."

-Captain Barbossa.

33. "Why don't I stay here with the ship? I can keep an eye on things. While you're gone. Trust me, I'll take good care of the Pearl."

-Captain Barbossa.

34. "We're pirates. Not bleeding-heart-do-gooder-Robin-Hood-hero types. We don't do rescues."

-Captain Barbossa.

35. "You will never get the gold! We will never surrender!"

-Captain Barbossa.

36. "Dying is the day worth living for."

-Captain Barbossa.

37. "You'd best start believing in ghost stories, Missie. You're in one!"

-Captain Barbossa.

38. "Still thinking of running, Jack? Think you can outrun The World?"

-Captain Barbossa.

39. "Strike your colors you bloomin' cockroaches! Surrender Captain Jack Sparrow or by thunder we'll burn this city to the ground!"

-Captain Barbossa.

40. "Aye, 'tis. And when we find the scurvy blackguard responsible, he can apologize to me little Polly personally, in Davy Jones's locker."

-Captain Barbossa.

41. "Captain Jack Sparrow! Show yourself, you miserable cur!"

-Captain Barbossa.

'Will Turner' Quotes

Will Turner, played by Orlando Bloom, is one of the most important characters in 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' movies. This list of his most iconic quotes will blow you away.

42. "Why don't you both go ashore and leave the ship in my command? ...Temporarily."

-Will Turner.

43. "I need the Pearl to free my father. That's the only reason I came on this voyage."

-Will Turner.

44. "Keep a weather eye on the horizon."

-Will Turner.

45. "Fight or not, you're not running Jack."

-Will Turner.

46. "Elizabeth is not part of any bargain!"

-Will Turner.

47. "If he's not with you, and he's not with us, who's he with?"

-Will Turner.

48. "I told myself, think like Jack."

-Will Turner.

49. "If you make your choices alone... how can I trust you?"

-Will Turner.

50. "No cause is lost if but one fool is left to fight for it."

-'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'.

51. "You didn't beat me. You ignored the rules of engagement! In a fair fight, I'd kill you!"

-Will Turner.

52. "Will Turner: This is either madness... or brilliance.

Jack Sparrow: It's remarkable how often those two traits coincide."

-'Pirates Of The Caribbean'.

53. "Jack Sparrow: How did you get here?

Will Turner: Sea turtles, mate. A pair of them strapped to my feet.

Jack Sparrow: Not so easy, is it?"

-'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'.

54. "There's a fresh water spring on this island. We can resupply there and get back to shooting each other later."

-Will Turner.

55. "And after which betrayal did you cut out your heart?"

-Will Turner.

56. "Each step I make for my father, is a step away from Elizabeth."

-Will Turner.

Elizabeth Swann Quotes

Here is a list of quotes by the strongest female protagonist, Elizabeth Swann, played by iconic character Keira Knightley.

57. "Ridiculous imitation, and yet I'm flattered."

-Elizabeth Swann.

58. "Better mad with the rest of the world than sane alone."

-Elizabeth Swann.

59. "Would you have that era come to an end on your watch?"

-Elizabeth Swann.

60. "Dare I ask the fate of its previous owner?"

-Elizabeth Swann.

61. "It's my father. We've made it back. Father! Father, here, look, here!"

-Elizabeth Swann.

62. "Jack Sparrow: We are very much alike, you and I. I and you. Us.

Elizabeth Swann: Oh. Except for a sense of honor and decency and a moral center. And personal hygiene."

-'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'.

63. "But here you are. Your ships crowd in the harbor, rotting on their lines, while you cower in your bathwater!"

-Elizabeth Swann.

64. "Everything you said to me, every word was a lie!"

-Elizabeth Swann.

65. "I just thought I'd be married by now."

-Elizabeth Swann.

66. "The other ships will still be looking to us, to the Black Pearl, to lead, and what will they see? Frightened bilgerats aboard a derelict ship?"

-Elizabeth Swann.

67. "This is barbaric! This is no way for grown men to settle—oh, fine! Let's just haul out our swords and start banging away at each other, that will solve everything!"

-Elizabeth Swann.

68. "They will see free men and freedom! And what the enemy will see, they will see the flash of our cannons, and they will hear the ringing of our swords, and they will know what we can do!"

-Elizabeth Swann.

69. "By the sweat of our brow and the strength of our backs and the courage in our hearts! Gentlemen, hoist the colors."

-Elizabeth Swann.

70. "You are Sao Feng, the Pirate Lord of Singapore. You command in an age of piracy where bold captains sail free waters. Where waves aren't measured in feet but as increments of fear, and those who pass the test become legend."

-Elizabeth Swann.

71. "There will come a time when you have a chance to do the right thing."

-Elizabeth Swann.

Famous 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' Quotes

Here is a list of famous quotes which also includes funny 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' Quotes.

72. "You are neither dead nor dying. What is your purpose here?"

-Davy Jones.

73. "Slap me thrice and hand me to me mama. It’s Jack!"

-Gibbs.

74. " No, it can’t be. I’ve spent years searching for this? The great Jack Sparrow is not some drunk in a cell. Do you even have a ship? A crew? Pants?"

-Henry Turner.

75. "No, I do not savvy."

-Henry Turner.

76. "The men on that ship are looking for Jack, and Jack is on this boat. So I’m going to swim for it."

-Carina Smyth.

77. "Captain Teague: I heard where you’re headed. The Fountain.

Jack Sparrow: Have you been there?"

-'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides'.

78. "Governor Swann: What's that noise?

Norrington: Cannon fire!"

-'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl'.

79. "Captain Teague: Does this face look like it’s been to the Fountain of Youth?

Jack Sparrow: Depends on the light."

-'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides'.

80. "Just because you can't see something, it doesn't mean it's not there."

-Carina Smyth.

81. "Elizabeth Swann, there is more to you than meets the eye, isn't there? And the eye does not go wanting."

-Sao Feng.

82. "You're mad. Jack Sparrow: Thank goodness for that, 'cause if I wasn't this would probably never work."

-Lord Cutler Beckett.

83. "Our destinies have been entwined, Elizabeth, but never joined."

-James Norrington.

84. " Life is cruel. Why should the afterlife be any different?"

-Davy Jones.

85. "Do you fear... death? Do you fear that dark abyss? All your deeds laid bare, all your sins punished?"

-Davy Jones.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' quotes then why not take a look at 'Treasure Island' quotes, or 'Peter Pan' quotes.

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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