When the light goes out, they will be home.

Mei

Mei: It’s son’s duty to bury father.
Cullen: Then just be his daughter, then.

Brigham: I’m weary of gentile serpents and their honey-lipped harlots.
Maggie: Well I believe that man just called me a honey-lipped harlot.

In politics, nothing is ever off the table.

Grant

What’s good for the railroad, is good for America.

Collis

He needs my workers, but not as badly as I need his road.

Brigham

No man tortures his enemy, if he must torture himself in the process.

The Swede

Heavenly father has spared my neck twice now. He can manage a third.

The Swede

Imagine saving a man's life only to watch his slow death. What breed of monster is capable of such inhumanity.

The Swede

I aim to see them safe. I ain't asking.

Cullen

Ambition resides in your heart, Mr. Bohannon. Fed by a sin of pride. That's why you choose the railroad over your own family.

Brigham

Freedom ain't easy.

Psalms

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.