We brought nothing into this world and it’s certain we can carry nothing out.
JOHN WAYNEI play John Wayne in every part regardless of the character, and I’ve been doing okay, haven’t I?
More John Wayne Quotes
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A man ought to do what he thinks is right
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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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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.
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One look that works is better than twenty lines of dialogue.
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Courage is being afraid and going on the journey anyhow.
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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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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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A man deserves a second chance, but keep an eye on him.
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Sure I wave the American flag. Do you know a better flag to wave?
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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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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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If everything isn’t black and white, I say, ‘Why the hell not?’
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Men forget everything; women remember everything.
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Courage is being scared to death… and saddling up anyway.
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Life is getting up one more time than you’ve been knocked down.
JOHN WAYNE







