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 WAYNEMy hope and prayer is that everyone know and love our country for what she really is and what she stands for.
More John Wayne Quotes
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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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Sure I wave the American flag. Do you know a better flag to wave?
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The reason there are so many stupid people is because it’s illegal to kill them.
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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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True grit is making a decision and standing by it, doing what must be done.
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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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Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday.
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I don’t want ever to appear in a film that would embarrass a viewer. A man can take his wife, mother, and his daughter to one of my movies and never be ashamed or embarrassed for going.
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It rankles me when somebody tries to force somebody to do something.
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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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Well, there are some things a man just can’t run away from.
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Communism is quite obviously still a threat. Yes, they are human beings, with a right to their point of view . . .
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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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Courage is being scared to death… and saddling up anyway.
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