Henry Fonda Movie Quotes & Lines – 7 Classics (+ Audio)

Updated: Jun 3, 2026

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1 Do you remember what happened just before December 7th? -The Japanese flooded the airways with fake messages. -Yes, these could be carbon copies.

James Coburn as Captain Vinton Maddox; Henry Fonda as Admiral Chester W. Nimitz in Midway (1976)

2 I'm fully aware of that, Captain. You're saying the safe play is to defend the home folks first. -With respects, Admiral, it's the smart play.

James Coburn as Captain Vinton Maddox; Henry Fonda as Admiral Chester W. Nimitz in Midway (1976)

3 Damn. You know how much Bill Halsey hates hospitals. -Well, maybe it's not that serious, sir. -If he scheduled himself to go anywhere near one, I'm sure it's not only damn serious, it's probably critical.

As Admiral Chester W. Nimitz in Midway (1976)

4 I'm just a fellow who came out of a Texas prairie town. The nearest lake was 120 miles away. You could wade across it at the height of the rainy season. During the summer we made clay pots out of its bottom.

As Admiral Chester W. Nimitz in Midway (1976)

5 No matter what happens, Joe, I want you to know, you've sure as hell earned your salary this month. -Well, thank you, sir.

As Admiral Chester W. Nimitz in Midway (1976)

6 We've already won a great victory, Admiral. Maybe we ought to get our people out of there. -You mean, break off, run for home? -Before they can hurt us again? Yes, sir.

Henry Fonda as Admiral Chester W. Nimitz; Hal Holbrook as Commander Joseph Rochefort in Midway (1976)

7 Were we better than the Japanese, or just luckier?

As Admiral Chester W. Nimitz in Midway (1976)