Jess Birdwell: I'm just his father, Eliza, not his conscience. A man's life ain't worth a hill of beans except he lives up to his own conscience.

- Gary Cooper (as Jess Birdwell) in Friendly Persuasion (1956)

Josh Birdwell: I don't want to die. I don't think I could kill anyone if I tried. But I have to try, so long as other people have to.

- Anthony Perkins (as Josh Birdwell) in Friendly Persuasion (1956)