Today is the 101st birthday of Kirk Douglas, one of Hollywood’s great leading men. To celebrate this day, I decided to look for words of wisdom in his movies. He starred in many films, but, under the established rules, the quotes must come from movies that I have seen. If you have other favorites please let me know.
Without further adieu, here are some wise words from the movies of Kirk Douglas.
From 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
I’ve yet to see the day you can make a deal with a mad dog.
From Man Without a Star
Twirlin’ a gun never saved a man’s life.
From Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Poker’s played by desperate men who cherish money.
From The Vikings
Lies will not sustain a tyrant.
Love and hate are two horns on the same goat.
From Last Train from Gun Hill
Always take the long view.
From Spartacus
Taste is not the same as appetite.
From In Harm’s Way
All battles are fought by scared men who’d rather be someplace else.
On the most exalted throne in the world, we are seated on nothing but our own arse.
Fish, or cut bait.
Indecision is a virus.
From The War Wagon
The world needs more simple understanding to bring people together.
From The Man from Snowy River
There’s more to life than death.
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