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Iconic Quotes from Clint Eastwood’s Greatest Characters

Iconic Quotes from Clint Eastwood’s Greatest Characters

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"Go ahead. Make my day."

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"Do I feel lucky?"

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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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"The dead can be very useful sometimes."

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"And I'm here to kill you."

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

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"Every gun makes its own tune."

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"A good man always knows his limitations."

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

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

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

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

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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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"Get off my lawn"

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

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"About time this town had a new sheriff."

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

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

Clint Eastwood has had an incredible, enduring career in Hollywood. A living legend, he has been in the business for almost 70 years, an actor who frequently delivers compelling Oscar-worthy performances, and has been awarded the Academy Award and the Golden Globe four times. According to the California Museum, he is considered one of the most prolific, versatile artists. He initially established himself as an actor and later added director, producer – and Mayor – to his resume.

Eastwood saw some success during his first decade of acting, but his role in "Rawhide" proved to be his big break, familiarizing audiences with him in his role as Rowdy Yates for eight seasons. Yet, it wasn't until the mid-1960s, when he starred as the Man with No Name in "A Fistful of Dollars" (1964), that his career truly took flight.

He expertly embodies characters with a tough exterior, but he always manages to have fun, infusing them with a touch of unconventional humor. It's this spin that makes these iconic quotes so memorable. Eastwood has a long list of credits to date, and today, at 93, he has continued working as an actor, director, and producer.

To assemble this collection of iconic quotes from Clint Eastwood's greatest characters, 24/7 Tempo reviewed IMDb and other sources dedicated to film quotes. Some you'll recognize right away, and you'll know exactly which movie they came from. (For quotes from a fellow "tough guy," click here for the most memorable movie quotes from John Wayne.)

Here are iconic quotes from Clint Eastwood's greatest characters:

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