Clint Eastwood Quotes

Clint Eastwood is a legendary actor known for his iconic performances on screen. With his talent and versatility, he has portrayed a diverse array of characters, earning critical acclaim and admiration from audiences and fellow actors. Clint Eastwood's dedication to his craft and his contributions to the entertainment industry have made him a cherished and respected figure among film enthusiasts. His work as an actor and filmmaker continues to be celebrated and his influence on the film industry remains enduring.

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I'm not really conservative. I'm conservative on certain things. I believe in less government. I believe in fiscal responsibility and all those things that maybe Republicans used to believe in but don't any more.

I think being able to age gracefully is a very imp... -Clint Eastwood

I think being able to age gracefully is a very important talent. It is too late for me.

Sometimes if you want to see a change for the bett... -Clint Eastwood

Sometimes if you want to see a change for the better, you have to take things into your own hands.

My uncle played rugby, and my dad played football, and they used to argue which game was the roughest - and everybody agreed rugby was. It's a great team sport, and to be successful, every person has to play in the same level.

Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power.

There's only one way to have a happy marriage and as soon as I learn what it is I'll get married again.

I love stories about women.

The prospect of dating someone in her twenties becomes less appealing as you get older. At some point in your life, your tolerance level goes down and you realize that, with someone much younger, there's nothing really to talk about.

Whether you like it or not, you're forced to come to the realisation that death is out there. But I don't fear death, I'm a fatalist. I believe when it's your time, that's it. It's the hand you're dealt.

I've had no problem harnessing anger.

Overnight stardom can be harmful to your mental he... -Clint Eastwood

Overnight stardom can be harmful to your mental health. Yeah. It has ruined a lot of people.

I was always respectful of people who were deeply religious because I always felt that if they gave themselves to it, then it had to be important to them. But if you can go through life without it, that's OK, too. It's whatever suits you.

I mean, I've always been a libertarian. Leave everybody alone. Let everybody else do what they want. Just stay out of everybody else's hair.

Man becomes his most creative during war.

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This quote posits that war can inspire or bring out the greatest level of creativity in humans. It implies that the pressures and exigencies of war can stimulate innovation, problem-solving, and resourcefulness, leading individuals to tap into their creative potential.

I never sympathise with the accused unless there's a chance the accused is not guilty, but I certainly don't ever sympathise with the criminal.

I haven't been very active in politics.

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The quote indicates that the speaker has not been significantly involved or engaged in political activities, suggesting a relatively passive or detached approach.

A war is a horrible thing, but it's also a unifier... -Clint Eastwood

A war is a horrible thing, but it's also a unifier of countries.

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This quote acknowledges the devastating nature of war while suggesting that it can paradoxically serve as a unifying force for countries. It implies that during times of war, nations may set aside their internal differences and unite in the face of a common external threat or conflict.

God gave you a brain. Do the best you can with it. And you don't have to be Einstein, but Einstein was mentally tough. He believed what he believed. And he worked out things. And he argued with people who disagreed with him. But I'm sure he didn't call everybody jerks.

If you ever go to a music session, you'll notice that the musicians can sit down and start playing right away, and everyone knows what to do. Of course they're reading it, but the conductor can tweak little things, and you can take that back to directing motion pictures.

Men must know their limitations.

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This quote emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and recognizing one's boundaries or limitations. It suggests that understanding one's capabilities and weaknesses is essential for making informed decisions and avoiding overreach or failure. It encourages humility and a realistic assessment of one's abilities.

You can't stop everything from happening. But we've gotten to a point where we're certainly trying. If a car doesn't have four hundred air bags in it, then it's no good.

I was drafted during the Korean War.

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This quote indicates that the speaker was conscripted or compelled to serve in the military during the Korean War. It suggests a personal connection to the conflict and implies that the speaker experienced the realities and consequences of war firsthand.

We boil at different degrees.

Crimes against children are the most heinous crime. That, for me, would be a reason for capital punishment because children are innocent and need the guidance of an adult society.

I was drafted during the Korean War. None of us wanted to go... It was only a couple of years after World War II had ended. We said, 'Wait a second? Didn't we just get through with that?'

What you put into life is what you get out of it.

The guys who won World War II and that whole generation have disappeared, and now we have a bunch of teenage twits.

When I did 'Bird,' it was a surprise to some people, first because I wasn't in it and second because most of the films I'd been doing were cop movies or westerns or adventure films, so to be doing one about Charlie Parker, who was a great influence on American music, was a great thrill for me.

I will never win an Oscar, and do you know why? First of all, because I'm not Jewish. Secondly, I make too much money for all those old farts in the Academy.

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