Memorable Quotes from Johnny Weissmüller
19 quotesA New Beginning for Tarzan and Jane
Tarzan
Always gone.
Jane Parker
No dear, always is just beginning, for you and me.
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Conflict of Loyalty and Choices
Tarzan
Zandra! Why Zandra leave now?
Zandra
My place is in Pallandria!
Tarzan
Zandra stay here!
Zandra
No Tarzan.
Tarzan
Tarzan say yes!
Zandra
I must return to help my people!
Tarzan
Come back till Nazis go away!
Zandra
They will never go away! I must go!
Tarzan
Zandra very stubborn! Tarzan know best. Come, please.
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The Trouble with Guns and Men
Tarzan
Every time men bring guns, men bring trouble.
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Tarzan Questions the Need for Violence
Boy
I must tell you, the world is at war again.
[reading Jane's letter]
Tarzan
Why men have to kill each other?
Boy
Once more, the Germans - Nazis, they call them now - are on the prowl. More ruthless than the most savage beast of the jungle. I bet you could kill those Nazis, Tarzan. Just like you killed Bowgat, the gorilla.
[reading Jane's letter; to Tarzan]
Tarzan
No. Tarzan kill Bowgat to save Jane and Boy. Why Tarzan kill Nazis? No more war talk! When Jane come home?
Boy
She said she can't come home until her mother's entirely recovered. It may be weeks. It's her duty, Tarzan.
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Longing for Home and Healing in War
Boy
My darlings, I can't begin to tell you how much I miss you both, and how happy I will be when this horrible war is over and I can come home to you again.
[reading Jane's letter]
Tarzan
Tarzan happy too.
Boy
Many of the soldiers in the hospital where I am working have just been brought home from Burma. And in addition to their wounds are suffering from jungle fever. Would be wonderful if you could send me some of the fever medicine which cured Boy when he was so ill, for I'm certain that it would help our soldiers, too. You'd do this for me, won't you Tarzan?
[continues reading]
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Love and Friendship in the Jungle
Tarzan
Jane no happy?
Jane
How shall I tell you, darling? I love Tarzan. Tarzan is Jane's love. Like the stars over the night. Like the air to breathe. Tarzan makes me alive. But Eric and Rita are my friends. Friends. Like rain at the end of the summer. Like the wind moving the tops of the jungle. I'm yours. You are mine. But I must help Rita. She's my friend. Friend. As Tarzan is Cheeta's friend to help her when she was in the trap.
Tarzan
Trap?
Jane
Yes, trap.
Tarzan
Leguna?
Jane
No darling, not a real trap. Just as strong. Just as horrible.
Tarzan
Jane want go?
Jane
Don't you remember how you went when Timba was in the pit the tribes had dug?
Tarzan
Jane want go?
Jane
Tarzan, believe me. When the moon has made safari three times - three times - and when she comes out of the river, big and round, and looks in on us here, she'll find us as we are now. Together. And my safari will be over forever. And I will never go away again.
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Reassurance in a Moment of Concern
Tarzan
Jane not go! Jane not die! Jane all right?
Jane
Yes Darling. Everything's all right now.
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Exploring the Nature of Humanity and Animals
Tarzan
If an animal can act like a man, why not a man like an animal?
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Misunderstandings in a Serene Setting
Jane
My, the water's beautiful tonight!
Tarzan
Not water. Jane!
Jane
Mr. Tarzan, as nice little Mr. O'Doul would say, tis blarney you're giving me.
Tarzan
Blarney?
Jane
We call it love, darling. Do you remember when we first used to swim here?
Tarzan
Tarzan remember.
Jane
To think that I was ever frightened of you. You know, Tarzan, when a man meets a young lady in the outside world, he doesn't dare behave not one bit like you did.
Tarzan
What man do?
Jane
Well, they shake hands, that is, if she offers him her hand. Then he bows from the hips and asks permission to call. And then if she's of age, he takes her to some parties or theater or somewhere to dine. And then, if he decides he wants her for his wife, he goes to see her father.
Jane
To ask him his permission to marry his daughter.
Tarzan
Why?
Jane
That's the way it's done. Politely. With etiquette.
Tarzan
Too much talk. Tarzan way better.
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Facing Fears Together in Parenthood
Tarzan
Boy little Tarzan.
Jane
And I want him to grow up to be a big Tarzan.
Tarzan
Tarzan watch Boy.
Jane
I know you will. I know I shouldn't worry. I know there's no need to worry as long as you're with me. At first, I used to have so many little fears for myself, for Boy. But one by one, you've chased them all away. Wouldn't it be strange if someday I became as brave as you are?
Tarzan
Jane no need to be brave. Jane beautiful. Jane good.
Jane
You are my goodness, darling. My strength.
Tarzan
Jane. Tarzan. Tarzan. Jane.
[pointing]
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Tarzan on Laws and Obedience
Tarzan
Queen make wise laws, girl will obey.
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Lessons on Hunting and Responsibility
Tarzan
Boy, never kill for fun. Only for food!
Boy
I wasn't going to shoot him.
Tarzan
Boy man now... do man's work.
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Trust in Unspoken Secrets of Wealth
Jane
He'll never tell where his riches came from. You can be sure of that.
Tarzan
Tarzan sure.
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Understanding Different Perspectives on Enjoyment
Tarzan
Smell like a Swahili swamp. Why people stay?
[inside the smoke-filled Club Moonbeam in New York]
Jane
It's what they call having a good time.
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Reflections on Jungle Life and Companionship
Tarzan
What Jane dream about?
Jane
Just thinking about all the happy years we've spent in the jungle together.
Boy
Tarzan, weren't you ever lonesome living alone in the jungle before you met Jane?
Tarzan
No. Lots of animal friends in jungle. Jungle much more peaceful before woman come.
Jane
Well, I like that!
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Exploring Identity and Cultural Perspectives
Jane Parker
What color are your eyes? Yes, I know, the color of the forest. Gray-green. I wonder what you'd look like dressed. Pretty good! You'd be a great success in London. And I believe you'd love it.
Tarzan
Love it?
Jane Parker
Or would you? Women are such fools. They'd spoil you.
Tarzan
Boy!
Jane Parker
I don't think you'd better look at me like that. You're awfully attractive. I love saying things to a man who can't understand. You don't even know what kisses are.
Tarzan
Love it!
Jane Parker
I dare say you would.
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Tarzan's Gentle Nature in Social Situations
Jane
Now see that you turn on the charm, because I don't think Tarzan approves of strange young men. Oh Tarzan, how clever! Now say Thank you, Father! Thank you, Father!
[to baby Boy; Tarzan has built a rocking cradle; to baby Boy]
Tarzan
Tarzan!
Jane
Isn't he adorable? Um Tarzan, would you watch him for a minute?
[places baby Boy in the cradle]
Tarzan
Watch?
[confused]
Jane
Yes, I have something to do in the kitchen. Would you hold his bottle and see he doesn't choke?
Tarzan
Him no choke! Jane! Jane!
[Tarzan gives baby Boy his bottle. Boy grabs onto Tarzan's finger]
Jane
What is it, Tarzan? Oh look, he knows you already! He's laughing at you.
[walks to the cradle]
Tarzan
Baby hold!
Jane
That's right! Hold him, baby!
Tarzan
Baby strong!
Jane
Tarzan, he's been with us more than a week now. We've got to find him a name.
Tarzan
Name?
Jane
Yes, like Tarzan, Jane, Cheeta. Baby's got to have a name, too. If the Zambilis hadn't taken those men out of the plane, we might have found a clue to his real name.
Tarzan
Baby strong. Call Elephant!
Jane
Elephant? With a little nose like that?
[laughs]
Tarzan
Later call Elephant. Now call Boy!
Jane
Oh, but that's not a name.
Tarzan
Boy!
Jane
Well, after all, I am his mother.
Tarzan
Tarzan father! Call boy!
Jane
Then go to your father, Boy. And later on, he'll teach you all the things you'll ever need to know in the jungle. Then look out all you lions and tigers and snakes and crocodiles and cannibals out there in the jungle! The king has a son!
[picks up baby Boy and hands him to Tarzan]
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Consequences of Identity Revelation
Palanth, the High Priest
If my people knew anyone posed as Balu, they would destroy him.
Tarzan
If people know Balu a man, they destroy you.
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Mystery Sound in the Sky
Boy
Cheetah! What is it?
Jane
Cheetah must be seeing things. What is it, Tarzan? What is it?
Tarzan
Uguna. Strange sound in sky. Big. Far off.
Jane
I don't hear anything.
Tarzan
Tarzan hear. Cheetah hear. Elephant hear.
Boy
Now I hear it. Like a great wind coming.
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