Life does have its surprises.

Cullen Bohannon

Mickey McGinnes: What if, God forbid, you were to lose?
Cullen Bohannon: That ain't going to happen.

Get down off that horse and put me in the cut.

Elam Ferguson

Mr. Toole: Any last words?
Elam Ferguson: I'm gonna kill your lily white ass.

Lily Bell: It's been a while since I've seen such a...
Cullen Bohannon: A shithole?

Lily Bell: Are you saying horses are more valuable than women?
Thomas Durant: Sadly, yes. Yes they are.

I might as just well wipe my ass with it.

Elam

Thomas Durant: The railroad gave you freedom?
Mickey McGinnes: Aye, and our father gave us the whipping of a lifetime.

Thomas Durant: Senator Crane has come to offer you a better life.
Cheyenne Chief: Better than what?

Don't be afraid. You are among friends.

Reverend Cole

Lily Bell: You don't know who or I am or what I'm capable of.
Cullen Bohannon: No, I don't and I sure as hell don't care.

Get off my cut.

Cullen Bohannon

Hell on Wheels Quotes

Daniel: You released your slaves and still fought in the war. Why?
Cullen: Honor.

Sean: Do you not believe in a higher power?
Cullen: Yes, sir. I wear it on my hip.