- 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.
— Hondo Lane (John Wayne), Geraldine Page
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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Actors: John Wayne (Hondo Lane), Geraldine Page (Angie Lowe), Ward Bond (Buffalo Baker), Michael Pate (Vittorio)
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