13. “The Cowboys” (1972)

“Slap some bacon on a biscuit and let’s go! We’re burnin’ daylight!” — Wil Anderson in “The Cowboys” (1972).

After his ranch hands decide to move out West for the gold rush, Anderson is forced to turn to a staff of minors to complete his cattle drive. In the process, he exemplifies his dedication and work ethic, but also expects his newfound help to get the job done.

14. “Ride Him, Cowboy” (1932)

“Where I come from we don’t shoot horses when they get ornery; we tame ’em.” — John Drury in “Ride Him, Cowboy” (1932).

Using the horse and this one line, Wayne’s character explains that he thinks it’s better to try to solve a problem directly — rather than avoid it altogether. Sure, there’s a chance he can fix the horse, which would be easier than buying a new one and training it, so he’s willing to take a shot first before giving up on it entirely.

15. “El Dorado” (1966)

“You left a boy out there to do a man’s job!” — Cole Thornton in “El Dorado” (1966).

Wayne plays a rancher in this film and perfectly displays his take on what it means to be a man. He values hard work and wants to get the best results as a rancher — a role he frequently played.

16. “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” (1962)

“Whoa, take ‘er easy there, pilgrim.” — Tom Doniphon in “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” (1962).

This is the first film in which Wayne used “pilgrim” — a term people often remember him using, in reference to those traveling on one journey or another.