- It's the measure of a man.
- Not for a woman. A man can afford to have noble sentiments and poses. A woman only has the man she marries. That's her truth. And if he's no good, that's still her truth.
14 seconds sound clip from the Hondo (1953) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:11:55 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- Here, bite down on this stick. That's the way Indian youngsters learn not to cry.
- Johnny, this man I killed...
- No!
- Your ranch in California, it's far, too far for gossip to travel.
- Go wrap your thumb in some bayberry leaves.
- You and your silly ideals. You think truth is the most important thing.
- I married a man who was a liar, a thief, and a coward. He was a drunkard and unfaithful.
- He only married me to get this ranch, and then he deserted Johnny and me for good.
- And that's your fine truth for you.
- Could I bring Johnny up on that?
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