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 WAYNETomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday.
More John Wayne Quotes
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Republic. I like the sound of the word. It means people can live free, talk free, go or come, buy or sell, be drunk or sober, however they choose. Some words give you a feeling.
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When you come to see a picture of mine, I want you to know that I’m not going to do anything that will make you uncomfortable. I want you to know that you won’t be disappointed in me.
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I’ve had three wives, six children and six grandchildren and I still don’t understand women
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Thanking people is dangerous business. A name always slips your mind.
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I’ve made over 250 pictures and have never shot a guy in the back. Change it.
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Of course I know who you are. You’re my girl. I love you.
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Courage is being afraid and going on the journey anyhow.
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Ahh, women! I never met one yet that was half as reliable as a horse!
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True grit is making a decision and standing by it, doing what must be done.
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Courage is being scared to death… and saddling up anyway.
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I figured I needed a gimmick, so I dreamed up this drawl, the squint and a way of moving meant to suggest that I wasn’t looking for trouble but would just as soon throw a bottle at your head as not. I practiced in front of a mirror.
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Contrary to what people think, I’m no politician, and when I have something to say I say it through my movies.
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I never shot nobody I didnt have to.
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Sometimes I wonder whose side God’s on.
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We brought nothing into this world and it’s certain we can carry nothing out.
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