Movie legend Clint Eastwood is 96 years old so he’s had plenty of time to quote, and he’s got plenty of material to learn from. Of course, Eastwood is best known for his iconic lines in films, like “Go ahead, make my day” and “Get off my lawn.”
Other iconic Eastwood movie lines include:
- “It’s a big deal; kill a man. You take away everything he ever had and will ever have.” (Unforgiven)
- “Prepare three coffins.” (a fistful of dollars)
- “Do you feel lucky? Well, do you feel lucky, punk?” (The good, the bad and the ugly)
- “Are you going to draw those pistols or whistle at Dixie?” (outlaw josie wells)
- “You improve, you succeed, you adapt.” (heartbreak ridge)
However, Eastwood also has some iconic quotes, insights, and advice about movies and life. Eastwood began acting in films as early as 1955 and appeared in the little-known film, creature’s revenge. He is known for playing the role of a tough cop and acting in both traditional and revisionist Western films.
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Here are 11 of Eastwood’s best quotes about movies and life.
11. Clint Eastwood on marriage
“They say marriages are made in heaven. But even thunder and lightning are made in heaven,” Eastwood said, according to Mindful quotes.
10. Clint Eastwood at the Academy Awards
Brainy Coates reports Eastwood said, “There are great movies that have won Academy Awards, and there are great movies that haven’t won Academy Awards. You do your best.”
9. Clint Eastwood on being a rebel
Eastwood said, “There’s a rebel hidden inside my soul. Whenever anybody tells me the trend is like this or that, I go in the opposite direction. I hate the idea of trend. I hate imitation; I have a reverence for individuality.” according to good read.
8. Clint Eastwood on pessimism
Eastwood described His outlook on life: “I don’t believe in pessimism. If something doesn’t go the way you want, move on. If you think it’s going to rain, it will.”
7. Clint Eastwood on self-esteem
Eastwood said, “Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly in control, that’s real power.” according to good read.
6. Clint Eastwood on leaving people alone
Eastwood said, “I like the liberal approach, which is to leave everyone alone. Even as a kid, I was troubled by people who wanted to tell everyone how to live.” According to IMDB.
5. Clint Eastwood on the state of movies
“Right now, the state of movies in America, there’s a lot of people hanging on wires and floating among things and comic book characters and what have you. It seems like there’s a huge business out there, with good returns on some of them.” Eastwood said.
4. Clint Eastwood on how he will be remembered
“Most people who will remember me, if at all, will remember me as an action guy, which is fine. There’s nothing wrong with that. But there will be a certain group who will remember me for other films in which I took some chances. At least, I like to think so.” He said.
3. Clint Eastwood on the types of people in the world
Eastwood said“There are two kinds of people in this world. Those with loaded guns and those who dig.”
2. Clint Eastwood on life
“No one is promised tomorrow“Eastwood said, according to Quote fancy.
1. Clint Eastwood on listening
“Always keep your ego in check and don’t be afraid to listen. Listening is a great art.“
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