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Clint Eastwood’s Most Iconic Movie Quotes

Clint Eastwood’s Most Iconic Movie Quotes

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"Do I feel lucky?"

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"Every gun makes its own tune."

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"Go ahead. Make my day."

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"Okay, you did two things wrong. First, you asked a question, and second, you asked another question."

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"The dead can be very useful sometimes."

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"And I'm here to kill you."

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"There's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

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"A good man always knows his limitations."

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"With all due respect sir, you're beginning to bore the hell out of me."

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"It's a hell of a thing, killin' a man."

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"Get off my lawn"

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"Alive or dead? It's your choice."

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"Dying ain't much of a living, boy"

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"When a man's got money in his pocket, he begins to appreciate peace."

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"I know what you're thinking. 'Did he fire six shots or only five?' Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I kind of lost track myself."

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"I'm not okay. I'm sick, I'm tired, and I'm armed, too, so be careful."

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"Go where you're lookin', and look where you're goin'."

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"Girlie, tough ain't enough."

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"If you want a guarantee, buy a toaster."

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"We all have it coming, kid."

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"Ever notice how you come across somebody once in a while you shouldn't have f***ed with? That's me."

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"Well, do ya, punk?"

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"Everybody wants results, but nobody wants to do what they have to do to get them done."

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"About time this town had a new sheriff."

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"Do I feel lucky?"
"Every gun makes its own tune."
"Go ahead. Make my day."
"Okay, you did two things wrong. First, you asked a question, and second, you asked another question."
"The dead can be very useful sometimes."
"And I'm here to kill you."
"There's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
"A good man always knows his limitations."
"With all due respect sir, you're beginning to bore the hell out of me."
"It's a hell of a thing, killin' a man."
"Get off my lawn"
"Alive or dead? It's your choice."
"Dying ain't much of a living, boy"
"When a man's got money in his pocket, he begins to appreciate peace."
"I know what you're thinking. 'Did he fire six shots or only five?' Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I kind of lost track myself."
"I'm not okay. I'm sick, I'm tired, and I'm armed, too, so be careful."
"Go where you're lookin', and look where you're goin'."
"Girlie, tough ain't enough."
"If you want a guarantee, buy a toaster."
"We all have it coming, kid."
"Ever notice how you come across somebody once in a while you shouldn't have f***ed with? That's me."
"Well, do ya, punk?"
"Everybody wants results, but nobody wants to do what they have to do to get them done."
"About time this town had a new sheriff."

Often thought of as the king of the Spaghetti Western, it's hard to picture a Western or a tough guy role without Clint Eastwood coming to mind. The two genres have rewarded him with a life-long career that is still enduring today, entertaining audiences with his bravado and deadpan delivery that made him a star. But it wasn't a path that he happened upon right away.

In his early 20s, he was drafted by the U.S. Army and spent two years at the Fort Ord Military Reservation. Afterward, he decided to enroll at LA City College, but after his interest in acting took center stage, he dropped out to pursue the craft. Uncredited roles in B-rated films like "Revenge of the Creature" (1955) and "Tarantula" (1955) helped him to cut his teeth in the industry but to ensure a steady income, he took odd jobs along the way.

Three years later, Eastwood was cast in the 1959 television show "Rawhide" where he played the role of Rowdy Yates for eight seasons. Although he saw some success during his first decade as an actor, it wasn't until he starred as the Man with No Name in the 1964 film "A Fistful of Dollars" that his career took off, and garnered him international fame. This was the first film of a trilogy and he went on to star in "For a Few Dollars More (1965) and "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (1966).

By the late 60s, Eastwood had a sting of several successful films under his belt, including "Hang Them High" (1968) and "Coogan's Bluff" (1968). He expertly embodied characters with a tough exterior, but always managed to have fun with the roles, infusing them with a bit of unconventional humor. It's this spin that makes his quotes so memorable.

To assemble this collection of Clint Eastwood's most iconic movie quotes, 24/7 Tempo reviewed IMDb as well as other sources dedicated to quoting films. Some of these quotes you'll recognize right away, and you'll know the exact scene Eastwood spoke them. Others you'll find intriguing and you may want to re-watch the film to hear these exact words. (For more "tough guy" quotes, click here for the most memorable movie quotes from John Wayne.)

Here are Clint Eastwood's most iconic movie quotes:

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