John Wayne

"The man who can smile when things go wrong has found the secret to life."

"Duty is the one thing a man can't get away from."

"I don't give a damn what you think about me. I didn't ask you."

"Pride is a thing that makes a man stand tall, but it can break him too."

"A gentleman is someone who never hurts anyone unintentionally."

"The greatest achievement of my life is my family."

"Time's a thief. It steals your youth and leaves you with memories."

"In life, you learn that sometimes you have to be your own hero."

"I won't be insulted by you or anyone else."

"The only way to deal with fear is to face it head-on."

"Art is what life means."

"Music soothes the savage beast and the troubled mind."

"Nature doesn't negotiate—you adapt or perish."

"Science without conscience is just destruction."

"War tests a man's character like nothing else can."

"Politics is the art of saying 'nice doggie' while you're reaching for a stick."

"History doesn't repeat, but it often rhymes."

"Imagination is more important than knowledge ever will be."

"Technology is just a tool; the real power lies in the hands."

"Money can't buy happiness, but it sure helps you look for it."

"Adventure is out there, but you have to be brave enough to find it."

"Patience is a virtue, but sometimes you just need to act."

"Gratitude is the beginning of grace."

"Creativity is intelligence having fun."

"Peace is what you make it, not what others give you."

"Beauty fades, but character lasts forever."

"Death is inevitable; what matters is how you live."

"Dreams don't come true unless you wake up and work for them."

"Inspiration strikes those who are prepared."

"Motivation comes from within, not from others."