75 Most Iconic Jack Sparrow Quotes From The Worst Pirate You've Ever Heard Of

Luca Demetriou
Dec 12, 2023 By Luca Demetriou
Originally Published on Feb 09, 2021
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Why Jack Sparrow Quotes?

Jack Sparrow, a legendary pirate in the Caribbean and the Seven Seas, is always searching for treasures. He was known as the worst pirate lord because of his dishonesty, yet he was everyone's favorite.

He loved the sea, and his favorite thing was his most loved ship, 'Black Pearl'. No one could ever predict what he would do next. He was astute, intelligent, and witty, and all his plans were executed thoughtfully and fearlessly.

What Parents Should Know

  • Captain Jack Sparrow's character was based on a real Pirate named John Ward.
  • Jack Sparrow was a genius and Intelligent lucky pirate.
  • Jack Sparrow can be seen as a fun and inspiring character for kids. 

What To Discuss With Kids

  • In the face of trouble, Jack Sparrow always looks calm and confident.
  • Sparrow is the most adventurous character who is always ready for new challenges.
  • In times of need, Jack Sparrow is always there for his friends.
  • Captain Jack Sparrow was a fearless Pirate.

Best Quotes From Jack Sparrow

Captain Jack Sparrow is the protagonist of the film series 'The Pirates Of The Caribbean' from Disney, played by the legendary actor, Johnny Depp. He is a pirate captain who is at the helm of affairs of the Black Pearl, which he regains in the Curse of the Black Pearl.

His actions often border on either madness or brilliance. He always likes to get things done his way. Below are the best quotes by Jack Sparrow and more from the pirate lord.

Johnny Depp from Pirates of the Caribbean

1. “This is the day you will always remember as the day you almost caught Captain Jack Sparrow.”- 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl'.

2. “Why fight when you can negotiate.”- 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'.

3. “I know those guns.”

4. “Wherever we want to go, we’ll go.”- 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl'.

5. “If you were waiting for the opportune moment, that was it.”- 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl'.

6. "Mr. Gibbs: Curse you for breathin' ya slack-jawed idiot. Mother's love. Jack. You should know better than to wake a man when he's sleepin'. Its bad luck.

Jack Sparrow: Fortunately, I know how to counter it; the man who did the waking buys the man who was sleeping a drink; the man who was sleeping drinks it while listening to a proposition from the man who did the waking."

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

7. “I’m dishonest, and a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest.”

8. “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.”

9. “Complications arose, ensued, were overcome.”

10. “One word, love: curiosity. You long for freedom. You long to do what you want to do because you want it. To act on selfish impulse. You want to see what it’s like. One day you won’t be able to resist.”

11. “Not all treasure’s silver and gold, mate.”

12. “You lied to me by telling me the truth?”

13. “The only rules that really matter are these: what a man can do and what a man can’t do.

For instance, you can accept that your father was a pirate and a good man, or you can’t. But pirate is in your blood, boy, so you’ll have to square with that some day.

And me, for example, I can let you drown, but I can’t bring this ship into Tortuga all by me onesies, savvy? So, can you sail under the command of a pirate, or can you not?”

14. “The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Do you understand?”

15. “Why fight when you can negotiate?”

16. “I’m afraid you have the misfortune of facing Captain Jack Sparrow!”

17. “There’ll be no living with her after this.”

18. “Gentlemen! You shall always remember this as the day that you almost caught, Captain Jack Sparrow!”

19. “I love those moments. I like to wave at them as they pass by.”

20. “I regret nothing, ever.”

21. “Better to not know which moment may be your last alive to be mystery of it all.”

22. “No cause is lost, if there is but one fool left to fight for it.”

23. “Wherever we want to go, we go…”

24. “It's not so much the destination as it is the journey."

25. “The seas might be rough, but I'm the Captain! No matter how difficult, I will always prevail.”

Funny Jack Sparrow Quotes

Captain Jack Sparrow is an intelligent captain who is at the helm of the black pearl. It is remarkable how often he outwitted others.

For information, he prefers to attain his goals by way using his words rather than force. That is his way of doing things and it somehow keeps on working throughout the adventures of this pirate lord. Read along for more funny captain Jack Sparrow quotes.

26. “My spirit will live on.”

27. “Savvy?”

28. “Mistook it for a brothel. Honest mistake.”

29. “A wedding? I love weddings. Drinks all around!”

30. “I’ve got a jar of dirt!”

31. “Captain, I wish to report a mutiny. I can name fingers and point names.”

32. “You need to find yourself a girl, mate.”

33. “Nobody move! I dropped me brain!”

34. "And then they made me their chief.”

35. "How did you get here?"

36. "Not so easy, is it?”

37. “Not all treasure is gold and silver mate.”

38. “No survivors? Then where do the stories come from, I wonder.”

39. “She’s safe, just like I promised. She’s all set to marry Norrington, just like she promised. And you get to die for her, just like you promised. So we’re all men of our word really… except for, of course, Elizabeth, who is in fact, a woman.”

40. “When you marooned me on that godforsaken spit of land, you forgot one very important thing, mate: I’m Captain Jack Sparrow.”

41. “Nobody moves! I dropped my brain.”

42. “Face is familiar, have I threatened you before?”

43. “What a horrible way to live.”

44. “Crazy people don’t know they’re crazy. I know I’m crazy, therefore I’m not crazy, isn’t that crazy?”

45. “I’m Captain Jack Sparrow. The original. The only!”

46. “Take what you can, give nothing back.”

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

48. “One-word love, curiosity.”

49. "That's not much incentive for me to fight fair, then, is it?”

50. “Crazy people don’t know they are crazy. I know I am crazy therefore I am not crazy, isn’t that crazy?”

51. "And that was without even a single drop of rum.”

52. “I wash my hands of this weirdness.”

53. “Did no one come to save me just because they missed me?”

54. “Did everyone see that? Because I will not be doing it again.”

Epic Jack Sparrow Quotes

Jack Sparrow quotes from 'The Pirates Of The Caribbean' are enjoyed by audience of all ages. People want to watch the movie just because of this character. The films are full of adventures, memorable moments, and life lesson as well. Here are some of the best Pirates of the Caribbean movie quotes for you to enjoy.

55. “Better to not know which moment may be your last alive to be the mystery of it all.”

- Captain Jack Sparrow.

56. “You may kill me, but you might never insult me.”

57. "Thank goodness for that, 'cause if I wasn't this would probably never work."

58. “Have you now? That’s very kind of you. But it would seem that as I possess a ship, and you don’t, you’re the ones in need of rescuing, and I’m not sure, as I’m in the mood.”

59. “It’s remarkable how often those two traits coincide.”

60. “The world is still the same, there is just less in it.”

61. “The only rules that matter are these: What a man can do and what a man can’t do.”

62. “Close your eyes and pretend it’s all a bad dream. That’s how I get by.”

63. “The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Do you understand?”

64. “The seas may be rough, but I am the Captain! No matter how difficult I will always prevail.”

65. “You’ve stolen me and I’m here to take myself back.”

66. “My tremendous intuitive sense of the female creature informs me that you are troubled.”

67. “If you choose to lock your heart away, you will lose it for certain.”

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

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

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

69. "Will Turner: That's not true. I am not obsessed with treasure.

Jack Sparrow: Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate."

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

70. “Complications arose, ensued, were overcome”

71. "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, 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl'.

72. "Why is the rum always gone?"

- Captain Jack Sparrow, 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'.

73. “One word love: curiosity. You long for freedom. You long to do what you want to do because you want it. To act on selfish impulse. You want to see what it's like. One day you won't be able to resist.”

74. "Take what ye can!"

75. “What a man can do and what a man can't do”

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Written by Luca Demetriou

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English and Drama, Master of Arts specializing in Performance: Design and Practice

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Luca DemetriouBachelor of Arts specializing in English and Drama, Master of Arts specializing in Performance: Design and Practice

Experienced in writing and sub-editing, Luca holds a Bachelor's in English Literature and Drama from the University of Birmingham, where he served as the culture editor at Redbrick Paper. He is currently pursuing a Master's in Performance: Design and Practice at the University of the Arts in London, showcasing his passion for the arts, performance, and history. With a keen interest in traveling, Luca enjoys exploring new cultures and experiencing diverse perspectives.

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