I believe in white supremacy, until the blacks are educated to a point of responsibility. I don't believe giving authority and positions of leadership and judgment to irresponsible people ... I don't feel we did wrong in taking this great country away from [the Native Americans] ... Our so-called stealing of this country from them was just a matter of survival. There were great numbers of people who needed new land, and the Indians were selfishly trying to keep it for themselves.

Republic. I like the sound of the word.

My favorite four-letter words are 'hard work'.

Westerns are closer to art than anything else in the motion picture business.

I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends respect me. The others can do whatever the hell they please.

Of course I know who you are. You're my girl. I love you.

Courage is being afraid and going on the journey anyhow.