It is not something I am necessarily proud of but, I am a big fan of John Wayne movies. I suppose you could call them a “guilty pleasure.”

Today I am highlighting some of the best quotes from John Wayne movies. Beginning with my all-time favorite Duke quote from his last film, The Shootist.

If I missed any of your personal favorites, please let me know.

Enjoy!

 

“I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.”  – The Shootist

“Well, there are some things a man just can’t run away from.” – Stagecoach

You’re a man [or woman], you’re stuck with it. You’ll find yourself standing your ground and fightin’ when you oughtta run, speakin’ out when you oughtta keep your mouth shut, doin’ things that seem wrong to a lot of people but you’ll do them all the same. You’re gonna spend the rest of your life getting’ up one more time when you’re knocked down, so you better start gettin’ used to it.
– John Wayne, The Train Robber

“Sorry don’t get it done, Dude.” – Rio Bravo

“Whoa, take ‘er easy there, Pilgrim.”  – The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

“All battles are fought by scared men who’d rather be some place else.” – In Harm’s Way

“I haven’t lost my temper in 40 years; but, Pilgrim, you caused a lot of trouble this morning; might have got somebody killed; and somebody oughta belt you in the mouth. But I won’t. I won’t. The hell I won’t!” – McLintock

“Well, son, since you haven’t learned to respect your elders, it’s time you learned to respect your betters.” – Big Jake

“We’re burnin’ daylight.” – The Cowboys

“I’m thirty years older than you are. I had my back broke once, and my hip twice. And on my worst day I could beat the hell out of you. “ – The Cowboys

“I’m lookin’ at a tin star with a… drunk pinned on it.” – El Dorado

And Finally, here is one that explains his iconic acting style:

“Talk low, Talk slow, and Don’t say too much.”