The Quotable John Wayne: The Grit and Wisdom of an American Icon

Perhaps best known for his classic movie lines, such as Fill your hands, you sons-of-bitches! from True Grit, the late actor John Wayne often displayed a spontaneous and biting wit when away from the screen as well. When a reporter from the Harvard Crimson sarcastically asked Wayne if he looked at himself as an American Legend, for example, the Duke replied: Well, not being a Harvard man, I don’t look at myself any more than necessary.