16 quotes
Overcoming Challenges and Determination
Frew
Curly - lose the bottle! I did it before... and so help me, I'll do it again.
[rising in bed with his lever action rifle as Curly advances on Jim with a broken bottle; cocks the lever action rifle as Curly stops and stares]
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Claiming What Is Rightfully Mine
Jim Craig
There are a dozen good brood mares in that mob. I'll be back for them... and for whatever else is mine.
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Understanding Nature and Human Relationships
Jessica
It changes so suddenly. One moment it's paradise, the next it's trying to kill you.
[viewing from horseback, after Jim saves Jessica and they kiss, a change coming in the Aussie mountain weather]
Jim
Yep, that's how it can be up here. If it was easy to get to know it, it would be not challenging. You've got to treat the mountains like a high-spirited horse; never take it for granted.
Jessica
It's the same with people, too.
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Life Beyond Death and Superstition
Jim
United in death, the minister said.
Spur
Superstition.
Jim
It's a nice thought, Spur.
Spur
It's a great comfort to widows and fools. There's more to life than death, Jim.
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Value Your Efforts Wisely
Spur
Don't throw effort out to foolishness!
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Tracking and Sneaking in the Wilderness
Spur
How'd you find this place?
[hears stones falling behind them]
Clancy
I tracked ya. You silly old galah, you leave a trail like a one-legged seed drill.
[laughs]
Spur
Damn you, Clancy, always sneekin around, makin no noise.
Clancy
I heard noise, I heard voices.
Spur
Aha, sure sign of old age when you start hearin things.
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Unexpected Feminine Attention for Spur
Spur
I haven't had this much feminine attention in years.
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Rejecting Stereotypes of Masculinity
Jim Craig
I'm not hiding beneath the skirts of a bunch of women.
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Confrontation of Truth and Deceit
Jessica
No! I won't go!
Harrison
You're as deceitful as your mother.
[slaps Jessica]
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A Debate on Maturity and Identity
Harrison
You have a long way to go yet, lad.
Spur
He's not a lad, brother, he's man. He's a man!
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Curly's Playful Tease About Spur Usage
Curly
I heard you broke in more than the colt while we were away... Did you have to use your spurs boy?!
[to Jim]
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A Need for Male Company
Rosemary
Male company will be a pleasant relief in this hothouse of female emotions.
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Struggles of Identity and Expectations
Jim
I think they're trying to make a butler out of me.
Jessica
They're trying to make a lady out of me.
Jim
Well, they won't have no luck.
Jessica
Thank you very much!
Jim
Now hold on, I didn't mean...
Jessica
I don't suppose they'll have any luck making a gentleman out of you, either.
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A Humorous Exchange on Ambition and Intelligence
Curly
I'm studying to be supervisor.
Jim
Studying to be stupid.
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Assertive Independence in Assistance Request
Jessica Harrison
If I'd wanted your help, mate, I would've asked for it.
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A Boy's Journey to Manhood
Tagline
The story of a boy suddenly alone in the world. The men who challenge him. And the girl who helps him become a man.
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