John Wayne: 385 Movie Quotes with Audio – Page 15

Updated: Mar 23, 2026

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141 There's three aces for you, boy! -Yeah, but I kind of wish you had been holdin' a full hand.

John Wayne as Captain Nathan Brittles; Ben Johnson as Sergeant Tyree in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

142 I'd say that my retirement was an occasion for a drink, Sergeant. Help yourself. -No, I'd take no pleasure in it, sir. But if it's an order, here's to your health.

As Captain Nathan Brittles in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

143 You gotta buy me some time. You gotta buy me a long day.

As Captain Nathan Brittles in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

144 Join me in a chaw of tobacco? -No, sir. I don't chaw and I don't play cards.

John Wayne as Captain Nathan Brittles; Ben Johnson as Sergeant Tyree in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

145 Mission, failure!

As Captain Nathan Brittles in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

146 But I'm sorry... -Never apologize, mister. It's a sign of weakness.

As Captain Nathan Brittles in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

147 A man's death is about the most private thing in his life. It doesn't belong to Dobkins or Reverend Saunders, or Thibido or you. It's mine.

As J.b. Books in The Shootist

148 Maybe I'm better than you've already decided. Maybe I'm no worse than that good reverend you're always bragging about.

As J.b. Books in The Shootist

149 For how much? -Why, nothing, sir. For the privilege. -No, I mean how much are you gonna make on the deal? -Sir!

John Wayne as J.b. Books; John Carradine as Beckum in The Shootist

150 What's wrong about a book? -I'll not be remembered for a pack of lies.

As J.b. Books in The Shootist