Ocupation: Film actor
Life: May 26, 1907 - June 11, 1979
Birthday: May 26
Death: June 11
The West - the very words go straight to that place of the heart where Americans feel the spirit of pride in their western heritage - the triumph of personal courage over any obstacle, whether nature or man.
source: John Wayne, Carol Lea Mueller (2007). “The Quotable John Wayne: The Grit and Wisdom of an American Icon”, p.34, Taylor Trade Publications
topic: Heart, Pride, Men, Personal Courage