Smokestack: It looks like we're already in the war everybody keeps talking about.
Capt. John Nelson: No, this is worse than war. In a war, at least you know who you're fighting.

- Sterling Hayden (as Capt. John Nelson) in Kansas Pacific (1953)

Barbara Bruce: [resignedly] You're staying.
Cal Bruce: I guess old Smokestack's right this time. We've handled these diploma boys before, you know. He'll learn soon enough to stay out of our way.
Barbara Bruce: Well... alright. But you've got to promise me one thing. If this man turns out to be impossible, we're leaving. I'm not go to let anyone push you around.
Cal Bruce: Have you ever seen anyone push me around... except you and your mother?

- Barton MacLane (as Cal Bruce) in Kansas Pacific (1953)

Barbara Bruce: What's the sense in worrying about something that might not happen?
Cal Bruce: Well, if we worry enough maybe it won't happen.

- Barton MacLane (as Cal Bruce) in Kansas Pacific (1953)

Bill Quantrill: Any trouble?
Max Janus: Yeah, with the sheriff. They need a new one now.

- Douglas Fowley (as Max Janus) in Kansas Pacific (1953)