I want to play a real man in all my films, and I define manhood simply: men should be tough, fair, and courageous, never petty, never looking for a fight, but never backing down from one either.
JOHN WAYNEI believe humor nullifies violence.
More John Wayne Quotes
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Very few of the so-called liberals are open-minded…. They shout you down and won’t let you speak if you disagree with them.
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When you come slam bang up against trouble, it never looks half as bad if you face up to it.
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All battles are fought by scared men who’d rather be some place else.
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I never shot nobody I didnt have to.
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The reason there are so many stupid people is because it’s illegal to kill them.
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In my acting, I have to identify with something in the character. The big tough boy on the side of right – that’s me. Simple themes. Same me from the nuances. All I do is sell sincerity and I’ve been selling the hell out of that ever since I started.
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Life is tough, but it’s tougher when you’re stupid.
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A man’s got to have a code, a creed to live by, no matter his job.
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courage is being scared to death – and saddling up anyway” “A goal, A love and A dream give you total control over your body and your life
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I never trust a man that doesn’t drink.
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I don’t have to assert my virility. I think my career has shown that I’m not exactly a pantywaist. But I do take pride in my work, even to the point of being the first one on the set in the morning. I’m a professional.
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A man deserves a second chance, but keep an eye on him.
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Watergate is a sad and tragic incident in our history. They were wrong, dead wrong, those men at Watergate. Men abused power, but the system still works. Men abused money, but the system still works. Men lied and perjured themselves, but the system still .
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It rankles me when somebody tries to force somebody to do something.
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I play John Wayne in every part regardless of the character, and I’ve been doing okay, haven’t I?
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