It is probably too soon for another edition of Movie Wisdom, but I have been inspired by one of my favorite movies, which is on television at this very moment. El Dorado stars John Wayne, James Caan, Robert Mitchum and a ton of character actors. One of those actors is Robert Mitchum’s brother, John.
John Mitchum was never a leading man like his brother, but he was in a bunch of good movies. In honor of finding this gem deep in the heart of my satellite dish, this is the Movie Wisdom that can be found in the movies of John Mitchum.
From Stalag 17
Just because they are dumb doesn’t mean that they’re stupid.
From My Fair Lady
The difference between a lady and a flower girl is not how she behaves, but how she is treated.
The French don’t care what they do actually, as long as they pronounce it properly.
There even are places where English completely disappears; in America they haven’t used it for years.
Women are irrational, that’s all there is to that!
From El Dorado
Next time you shoot somebody, don’t go near ’em till you’re… sure they’re dead!
Faith can move mountains, but it can’t beat a faster draw.
From Bandolero!
There things a man ought never do – spit in church, scratch his self in front of his ma, and pick his nose.
From Chisum
Because no matter where people go, sooner or later there’s the law. And sooner or later they find God’s already been there.
We may have to be neighbors, but I don’t have to be neighborly.
From High Plains Drifter
It’s what people know about themselves inside that makes ’em afraid.
They say the dead don’t rest without a marker of some kind.
From Magnum Force
A man’s got to know his limitations.
From The Outlaw Josey Wales
Dyin’ ain’t much of a livin’.
Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you’re not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean.
It’s sad that governments are chiefed by the double tongues.
Buzzards gotta eat, same as worms.
Don’t piss down my back and tell me it’s raining.
Without a doubt, those are wise words.
SBI: A Thinning Crowd 
“Faith can move mountains, but it can’t beat a faster draw.” Yup. Absolutely. The basic premise of ALL westerns. And other stuff. One of Harry Dresden’s premises is that magic is great, but a 45 will stop them every time. And faster.
It is one of my all time favorite lines. Christopher George is the one who says it.
Gems, all.
He was in some good ones.
I meant the quotes. I’m not much of a movie person
Good one. You can see the resemblance to be sure.
He was in some great movies, too.