Scouting Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old scouting quotes, scouting sayings, and scouting proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward. John Marks Templeton; ‎John Templeton; ‎and James Ellison eds.
On my honor, I will do my best / To do my duty to God and my country / And to obey the Scout Law, / To help other people at all times; / To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Scout Oath
The law of the Cub Scout pack guides the boys to move in the direction of being helpful, friendly, courteous, and trustworthy and promote qualities which parents and the community are looking for. John C. Maxwell
A Scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens. Lord Robert Baden-Powell
Girl Scouts helps girls make decisions that are right for them and offer support. Frances Hesselbein
My purpose... to go on with my heart and soul, devoting all my energies to Girl Scouts, and heart and hand with them, we will make our lives and the lives of the future girls happy, healthy and holy. Juliette Gordon Low
We must accept the fact that transport and communications will bring the world in close relations and the youth of the world should have standards and ideals in common. Juliette Gordon Low
To put yourself in another's place requires real imagination, but by doing so each Girl Scout will be able to love among others happily. Juliette Gordon Low
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Scout Mission: Boy Scouts of America