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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Life is tough, but it’s tougher when you’re stupid.
—John Wayne
Talk low, talk slow, and don’t say too much.
—John Wayne
Topics: Speakers, Brevity, Speaking
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: Reflection, Regret, Past, Opportunity
Never apologize and never explain—it’s a sign of weakness.
—John Wayne
Courage is being scared to death … and But screw your courage to the sticking place saddling up anyway.
—John Wayne
Topics: Courage
I couldn’t hit a wall with a sixgun, but I can twirl one. It looks good.
—John Wayne
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