John Wayne

I suppose my best attribute, if you want to call it that, is sincerity. I can sell sincerity because that’s the way I am.

John Wayne

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 Wayne

I was ashamed to admit I was hipped to the idea of acting. That’s why I started in with the props.

John Wayne

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.

John Wayne

I’d like to know why well-educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining people who think the world owes them a living.

John Wayne

I’d read up on the history of our country and I’d become fascinated with the story of the Alamo. To me it represented the fight for freedom, not just in America, but in all countries.

John Wayne

I’m a greedy old man. Life’s been good to me, and I want some more of it.

John Wayne

I’m an American actor. I work with my clothes on. I have to. Riding a horse can be pretty tough on your legs and elsewheres.

John Wayne

I’ve had three wives, six children and six grandchildren and I still don’t understand women.

John Wayne

If everything isn’t black and white, I say why the hell not?

John Wayne