Marion Mitchell Morrison, better known by his stage name John Wayne and by his nickname “Duke”, (1907–79) was an American film actor, director, and producer. An Academy Award-winner for True Grit, Wayne was among the top box office draws for three decades. An enduring American icon, for several generations of Americans he epitomized rugged masculinity and is famous for his demeanor, including his distinctive calm voice, walk, and height.
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I couldn’t hit a wall with a sixgun, but I can twirl one. It looks good.
—John Wayne
Life is tough, but it’s tougher when you’re stupid.
—John Wayne
Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It’s perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we’ve learned something from yesterday.
—John Wayne
Topics: Opportunity, Past, Reflection
Courage is being scared to death … and But screw your courage to the sticking place saddling up anyway.
—John Wayne
Topics: Courage
Talk low, talk slow, and don’t say too much.
—John Wayne
Topics: Brevity
Never apologize and never explain — it’s a sign of weakness.
—John Wayne
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