It’s a Way of Life

Day 4) A Quote You Try to Live By

This quote is from the western film The Shootist, the last film John Wayne ever made. In it a dying gunslinger, Wayne, is looking for a way to spend his last days in the most dignified and the least painful way. He stars opposite Lauren Bacall, boarding house owner, and Ron Howard, her son. John Wayne also chose Jimmy Stewart to star opposite of him in this film as the doctor. It’s an awesome film, check it out!

Anyways, the motto of John Wayne’s character is:

And I quickly adopted it myself.

As a kid I was bullied a lot, and when I was able to overcome that I swore I would never let anyone make me feel horrible again. I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t treat others that way and I expect the same from all.

I know this was probably not what you were expecting at all. I bet you all where expecting Eleanor Roosevelt or Dr. Seuss; but no. When I saw this film, those lines just resonated in me. After all, no one says it better than the Duke.

To start the 30 Day Challenge from the beginning, go to Musical Madness

For the previous post, go to Make My Day

For more on westerns, go to A FANtastic Voyage

For more quotes, go to What a Girl Wants

Do the Right Thing

That’s the truth!

Truer words have never been spoken! This is the sort of person you should try to be.

In fact I would like to dedicate this post to all those who have served and are currently serving in the military. Thank you for being true heroes and protecting all us back here in the U.S.

Happy Memorial Day!!!

For more on Memorial Day, go to True Success

For more holiday posts, go to Resurrection Sunday

For more Boy Meets World, go to Be Who You Are

For more Captain America, go to Avengers Assemble

For more quotes, go to Mere Stupidity