True grit is making a decision and standing by it, doing what must be done. No moral man can have peace of mind if he leaves undone what he knows he should have done. —John Wayne
“True grit is making a decision and standing by it, doing what must be done. No moral man can have peace of mind if he leaves undone what he knows he should have done.”

John Wayne AMERICAN FILM ACTOR, DIRECTOR, AND PRODUCER

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Edward from STerling Heights, MI OCTOBER 27, 2015
Great quote of the day!

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