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The Most Unforgettable Quotes from Clint Eastwood Characters

The Most Unforgettable Quotes from Clint Eastwood Characters

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"Go ahead. Make my day."

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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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"Do I feel lucky?"

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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."
"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.
"Do I feel lucky?"
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 is a Hollywood legend, often considered one of the last living screen legends remaining in the film industry. He is an actor who truly commits to every role he undertakes, and frequently delivers compelling Oscar-worthy performances – he has been awarded the Academy Award and the Golden Globe four times.

He didn't start out as a legend. Born in San Francisco, CA, in 1930, Eastwood moved around a bit before re-settling in California in 1951 when he was 21. In his early 20s, he spent two years at the Fort Ord Military Reservation, when he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War, serving as a swim instructor. He later enrolled at L.A. City College, but his interest in acting took center stage and he dropped out to pursue his career.

He was first cast for several B-rated films, uncredited, including "Revenge of the Creature" (1955) and "Tarantula" (1955), and he took other jobs simultaneously to ensure he had enough income to continue. But his role in "Rawhide", in which he was cast in 1958, would prove to be his big break. The show premiered in 1959, turning him into a familiar face for audiences throughout seven seasons, when he was promoted to a starring role in its final season.

Although Eastwood saw some success during his first decade of acting, it wasn't until the mid-1960s, when he starred as the Man with No Name in "A Fistful of Dollars" (1964), the first film of a trilogy, that his career took off. He went on to star in "For a Few Dollars More (1965) and "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (1966). His life started changing within a few short months after the American release of these three films.

By the late 60s, Eastwood once again starred in several successful films, including "Hang Them High" (1968) and "Coogan's Bluff" (1968). He expertly embodied characters with a tough exterior in these films, but he always managed to have some fun with the roles, infusing them with a bit of unconventional humor. It's this spin that makes his quotes so memorable. Eastwood has a long list of credits to date, and he has continued working into his nineties as both an actor and director. (Another actor who was renowned for certain roles was Shelley Duvall, who appeared as Olive Oil in "Popeye," and Wendy Torrance in "The Shining. Duvall recently passed away but lives on in films.)

To assemble this collection of the most unforgettable quotes from Clint Eastwood characters, 247 Tempo reviewed IMDb as well as other sources dedicated to quoting films. Some of these quotes you'll recognize right away, and they'll transport you to the exact scene during which Eastwood spoke them. Others you'll find intriguing and this may require a film re-watch. (For quotes for a fellow "tough guy," click here for 25 of the most memorable movie quotes from John Wayne.)

Here are the most unforgettable quotes from Clint Eastwood characters:

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