John Wayne

Westerns are closer to art than anything else in the motion picture business.

John Wayne

When the road looks rough ahead, remember the ‘Man Upstairs’ and the word H-O-P-E. Hang onto both and ‘tough it out.’

John Wayne

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.

John Wayne

When you side with a man you stay with him, and if you can’t do that you’re like some animal. You’re finished.

John Wayne

Women have the right to work wherever they want, as long as they have the dinner ready when you get home.

John Wayne

You can take everything a man has as long as you leave him his dignity.

John Wayne

You know, pity isn’t for me.

John Wayne

You know, they may find a cure for cancer with or without your help, but if I were you, I wouldn’t bet my life on it.

John Wayne

You tangle with me, I’ll have your hide.

John Wayne

You’re going to think I’m being corny, but this is how I really feel: I hope my family and my friends will be able to say that I was an honest, kind and fairly decent man.

John Wayne