Contrary to what people think, I’m no politician, and when I have something to say I say it through my movies.
JOHN WAYNEYou 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.
More John Wayne Quotes
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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 would like to be remembered, well… the Mexicans have a phrase, ‘Feo fuerte y formal’. Which means; he was ugly, strong and had dignity.
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A friend of mine told me to shoot first and ask questions later. I was going to ask him why, but I had to shoot him.
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Paul Newman would have been a much more important star if he hadn’t always tried to be an anti-hero, to show the human feet of clay.
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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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I play John Wayne in every part regardless of the character, and I’ve been doing okay, haven’t I?
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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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Men forget everything; women remember everything.
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General MacArthur told me, “You represent the American serviceman better than the American serviceman himself.”
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The reason there are so many stupid people is because it’s illegal to kill them.
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A man deserves a second chance, but keep an eye on him.
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Get off your butt and join the Marines!
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I never shot nobody I didnt have to.
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Healthy, lusty sex is wonderful.
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Nobody ever saw a cowboy on the psychiatrist’s couch.
JOHN WAYNE







