- Ben Cartwright: Hoss, there were trees that were living and growing in the forest that were old when Christ pulled fish out of the sea of Galilee!
- Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright: Don't cut unless you plant.
- Ben Cartwright: That's right, Hoss. That's why we're here. Not just to take from the land, but to give.
- Adam Cartwright: How would you like to be able to
- [travel to Salt Lake City]
- Adam Cartwright: in under three days?
- Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright: Oh, come on now! From here to Salt Lake City in three days? How are you gonna do that? I think he's gonna fly up in the air, Hoss.
- Adam Cartwright: Maybe two days.
- Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright: Oh-ho! Well, maybe one day!
- [laughs]
- Ben Cartwright: You talking about a railroad, son?
- Adam Cartwright: I am, Pa.
- Adam Cartwright: Dreams are mighty good things to have, son.
- Adam Cartwright: You know, the thing I like about you, younger brother, is that you don't care how big a mess you get yourself into, as long as someone else gets you out of it.
- Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright: Yeah, well you know something, Older Brother? I just knew you'd be here in time.