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The Top J.R. Ewing Quotes For Success In Life And Business
Have you ever wanted to know the secrets behind J.R. Ewing’s wild success in life and business? What kind of words did this infamous oil tycoon live by? To find out, let’s take a look at some of his most memorable quotes that have inspired generations of entrepreneurs, business owners, and risk-takers alike. Here are some of the best J.R. Ewing quotes for success in life and business!
Overview
As one of Dallas’ shrewdest businessmen, J.R.’s masterful manipulation of situations gave him an edge over everybody else. He knew how to win – no matter what it took or who he had to step on along the way. But there was more to J.R.’s strategies than just cutthroat tactics; underneath these actions were powerful words that resonated with audiences both then and now.
Larry Hagman Quotes
- I never travel without my Stetson, but the more I wear it the more I realise that no one wears hats any more. When I was a kid everybody wore hats, especially in Texas, but I get off the plane in Dallas now and I’m the only guy with a hat. It’s amazing.
- I’m sure it is, I’m not for any kind of war, we’ve been engaged in several wars since the second world war and we lost in Korea, we lost in Vietnam, they are political wars, they have nothing to do with any real threat, nor does this one.
- Marijuana you can give up, Iv given it up for fifteen years now and it never occurs to me to smoke it anymore.
- I think that everybody in the world, whatever color or creed, has a jerk like JR in his or her family somewhere. Whether it is a father, uncle, cousin or brother, everybody can identify with JR and that certainly had something to do with the success of ’Dallas.’
- I was born with success. Lucky for me I am able to handle it. Also, I damn well deserve it!
- Major success feels a bit like a coronation. Like I’d become a king. I was one of the most famous people in the world, loved and hated in equal measure. I couldn’t see anything bad with it. It made me a happy person.
- I exercise every morning. I do light weights – 5lb and 10lb arm exercises – and then lie and lift my arms and legs. It’s all about keeping core strength. I do a lot of stretching too.
- I went to a military school between the ages of six and 12 and later into the air force. You learn discipline and strength of character.
- I don’t watch a lot of television. Sports and news, that’s it.
- I was sad to see anybody leave, we had a very nice family on that show. I was very sad to see momma go, Victoria and especially Linda. My god that was my wife on the show, in fact my wife calls her wife.
- I exercise every morning. I do light weights – 5lb and 10lb arm exercises – and then lie and lift my arms and legs. It’s all about keeping core strength. I do a lot of stretching too.
- There are very little things in this life I cannot afford and patience is one of them.
- If you do your research on hot springs all over the world, they’re usually places of peace. People, even in warring nations and so forth, they’ll go and live in peace together around the hot springs, which were always considered medicinal. I firmly believe in water therapy.
- I never travel without my Stetson, but the more I wear it the more I realize that no one wears hats any more. When I was a kid everybody wore hats, especially in Texas, but I get off the plane in Dallas now and I’m the only guy with a hat. It’s amazing.
- My definition of a redundancy is an air-bag in a politician’s car.
- I’d like to play Matt Damon’s daddy. He’s a wonderful actor, I really admire him, and I’d like to play his dad one day.
- I did successfully kick tobacco at the age of 34. I smoked for like 20 years, from 14 to 34.
- ‘Dallas’ hit a chord back in the late Seventies and Eighties because it was the age of greed: here you have this unapologetic character who is mean and nasty and ruthless and does it all with an evil grin. I think people related to JR back then
- Good acting is all in the writing. If it isn’t on the page, then it really won’t make any difference. You cannot act on force of personality alone.
- Well I think they broke the mould when they made me and being humble is one of my great assets.
- When we started the show, ’Dallas’ was known as the city where JFK was assassinated. By the end it was known as JR’s home town.
J.R. Quotes
- Anything worth having is worth going for – all the way.
- I wouldn’t give you the dust off my car.
- Like my daddy always said: if you can’t get in the front door, just go around to the back.
- A conscience is like a boat or a car. If you feel you need one, rent it.
- Contracts were made to be broken, but a handshake is the law of God.
- You’re becoming a pretty poor excuse for a wife.
- Never interfere with a man who’s correcting his wife.
- All that matters is winnin’.
- Never tell the truth when a good lie will do it.
- Revenge is the single most satisfying feeling in the world.
- Bobby: JR, it is 2 am in the morning and he is sleeping.
- Lots of men have tried to run roughshod over me – you can visit them in the cemetery.
- JR: Wake him up. For the money we are paying, he should be sleeping on our front porch.
- JR: Call our lawyer now and ask him this question.
Final Thoughts
In the end, J.R Ewing’s wise words have a lot to offer for those seeking success in life and business alike. His quotes can serve as profound reminders of what it takes to be an achiever: determination, resilience, and hard work. With their inspirational power, they help us focus on our goals and move forward despite any obstacles that come our way.
As J.R. once said, “Once you make up your mind about something, don’t back down until you’ve achieved it.
This is sage advice we should all keep in mind when striving for greatness. No matter how difficult things may seem at times, if we draw upon these lessons from the iconic character of J.R Ewing and his memorable Dallas quotes, then nothing will stop us from achieving our dreams!
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About Author/Editor
Dora Saparow
Before retirement, Dora was the editor and publisher of various online magazines. For example, she edited and published GEnie Lamp – an online magazine for General Electric’s Information Service (GEIS) – and the BBS Magazine, TeleTalk Online.
Now retired, Dora and her husband, Mike, enjoy RV traveling, camping, and meeting fellow campers.
