I would like to be remembered, well… the Mexicans have a phrase, ‘Feo fuerte y formal’. Which means; he was ugly, strong and had dignity.
JOHN WAYNEA man’s got to have a code, a creed to live by, no matter his job.
More John Wayne Quotes
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General MacArthur told me, “You represent the American serviceman better than the American serviceman himself.”
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America is the land of freedom and that’s the way I enjoy living.
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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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You don’t have to fight to be brave. Millions of good, fine, decent folks show more bravery than heavyweight champs just by getting out of bed every morning, going out to do a good day’s work and living the best life they know how against the law of odds.
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I stick to simple themes. Love. Hate. No nuances. I stay away from psychoanalyst’s couch scenes. Couches are good for one thing.
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I’ve always followed my father’s advice: he told me, first to always keep my word and, second, to never insult anybody unintentionally. If I insult you, you can be goddamn sure I intend to. And, third, he told me not to go around looking for trouble.
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It rankles me when somebody tries to force somebody to do something.
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Courage is being scared to death… and saddling up anyway.
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Life is tough pilgrim, it is even tougher if you’re stupid
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A man deserves a second chance, but keep an eye on him.
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I believe humor nullifies violence.
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Courage is being afraid and going on the journey anyhow.
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I never trust a man that doesn’t drink.
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But don’t get me wrong. As far as a man and a woman is concerned, I’m awfully happy there’s a thing called sex. It’s an extra something God gave us. I see no reason why it shouldn’t be in pictures. Healthy, lusty sex is wonderful.
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There’s right and there’s wrong. You got to do one or the other. You do the one and you’re living. You do the other and you may be walking around, but you’re dead as a beaver hat.
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