I have and always will love this movie since I first saw it the summer before the Army (1973). 1. So good every one should watch this movie, My best friend / brother by another mother, Bill, and I quote this movie frequently. By God I are a mountain man and Ill live until an arrow or a bullet finds me and then Ill leave my bones right here on this great map of the magnificent[rides into silence], Not about feeding. I believe the best thing about your blog is that it not only draws us all together, but it also encourages and challenges us to watch the movie again and again, checking for the quotes weve missed or that we may think we know better than someone else who posted a comment. As to why Johnson goes after the raiding party, but doesnt go after Paints His Shirt Red, I think he feels completely justified in killing the raiding party, as a direct result of their actions, and settled his score with them (all but one anyway). Favorite movie of all time . I too have seen it way more times than a sane man should. I never thought Paints was there personally, so the question would be did he send a war party with his token/calling card? Both Pollack and Redford deserve huge kudos for this movie. Ill have to put Legends of the Fall on my watchlist Ive heard the title, but thats it. I dont think Jeremiah would have a Facebook account! It is a statement that would remind us that faith in God does not make one irrational or irresponsible. Some just dont resonate with me, but they might with you. Im tearing up right now just thinking about it. My first experience of a man responding with such kindness for a woman. Any sharpening tips? And if so, how could JJ make peace with him at the end? i was around 13 yrs old fist time i seen it He scowled sternly, with a sun weathered smirk and without losing pace, announced loudly Some folks like it, farmers mostly! To which I guffawed, pointed and said Jeremiah Johnson! And there aint no priests excepting the birds. As for the other, not sure there either. Take me three days to reach it. My favorite is when JJ asks BC if hes ever been lost, BC says never lost, been a might confused for a month or two. Its one of my favorite movies and will be a classic forever. After all the Flathead asked jj this very question when he shows up with Blackfeet scalps on his saddle horn. Its proper width & adventurous spirit of a young man. I agree that many of the lines stay with us forever. Many of the lines are regularly used by my family, we live in Hertfordshire, England. After JJ, Swan, and Caleb worked so hard to build the cabin, they made a great little home there in the mountains. Nobody knows where abouts he come from and it dont seem to matter much. How can you pick one quote as the best! Like everyone else, Ive seen this movie more than any other. JJ, in my book, is perhaps the best movie of all time and every spoken line is well-crafted and meaningful. You couldnt go no better. And I hope to watch this movie this weekend, thanks to this blog. Bergen Evans suggested that the phrase combined piety and practicality. Legends of the Fall Script-o-rama transcript of the screenplay, Six Essential Skills that Marketers Can Teach Academics. The mountain teaches its own lessons, not the lessons you want it to teach. Hes up there still. I often use some of these sayings as teaching moments at worksome of the best life lines, anywhere. When we march, we keep moving till dark, so as to give the enemy the least possible chance at us. Ben, I always hoped Paints gesture was a peace offering,an olive branch and JJs return wave was acceptance. I did not read every comment (but lots of them), and was surprised/impressed to see how theyve continued for years. No matter, The Revenant took place in South Dakota and there are no Rocky Mountains here either. Cows were slipping, sliding and falling. I was muttering quotes, when chances arose. Grown particular? Its been a privilege to connect with you all! Im an old fart, so youngish when the movie was made. We lost my mom to Alzheimers in 2014. I am lucky enough to live in the heart of the mountains these days (the Sierra Nevada, not the Rockies). As Del Gue comments around the fire. Two things Id add. I think Thats it in a nutshell. I dont speak any Flathead you know. Well, as I said, regardless of how respectful they were, Johnson knew it was a bad idea to go through the burial grounds, and that it would likely be trouble for him. Im so sorry you lost your fine figure of a man (a phrase that gets used in this house a lot too). I think thats it. Thats so sweet. Learn more. Its not only the words he saysbut the non verbal language. DQ: Sure, sure. Lets hope they never try and remake this classic. Ill need to watch it again with the subtitles on to get the exact transcription. Carried me a squat for 10 years Cheyenne she wore pilgrim mean ass bitch that ever balled for beads I lodge pulled her that deadwood Creek in trade her for a hawk and gun Now dont get me wrong I love the woman I surely do I swear the womans breast is the hardest rock that the Almighty ever made and I could find no signs on it, 74 and still have 2 .50 calHAWKEN front stuffersbeen to JOHNS grave site in CODY WY. Also maybe the Sad, but he should be remembered. Thanks, nice site, fun. Paints His Shirt Red seeks out Johnson, and makes the first gesture. One flew a clunky single engine Cessna in and out of his pasture. Thats the way the screenplay has it written. Neither of you., Aint that a lot easier than sayin all that gibberish., Its been a long time since I had so much of the English language spoke at me. keep one's powder dry Stay alert, be careful, as in Go ahead and take on the opposition, but keep your powder dry. It gives me chills to think about that scene and the interaction between them. when JJ and griz see the the first indian jj saw later in the movie jj asks griz what did he say and griz says he said your fishin has improved, Another good one. I hope to instill in them the need to preserve the church of the great outdoors, to paraphrase Del Que. Besides, it werent no trouble. . Enjoy the honeymoon Jeremiah, Oh yeah. I can tell you that Dels common sense was wrong, the Rockies are foothills to the Andes, at least as regards height. Search on that and youll find it. I paid almost $80.00 for the CD of the soundtrack a few years ago. One of the best! Keep Your Powder Dry and Your Knife Sharp Family Gazette If I may, there are so many who would never and will never read this on a computerWaaagh! It deeply saddens me to think of how absolutely terrified Caleb mustve been when he is killed. one at a time? Everyone has captured my favorite lines, so wont struggle to find morebut a powerful, thought provoking movie, rich in character and detailamazing, You missed the best I also like A River Runs Through It, but I discovered that as an adult, so it did not have the same sort of impact. Its one of my pet peeves, sorry. Bought him a good horse, traps and other truck that went with being a mountain man and said goodbye to whatever life was down there below. I beg to differ sir, sounds like have to me. Flathead and Ute gentle and peaceful. Ive been hiking the AT the last couple of days and one Quote from the movie has been stuck in my head, but I dont know if I got it right. Oops missed the Bc before he says you fish poorly. I heard he was killed in Africa a few years back. Cromwell apparently uttered the words during his invasion, and many historians can track the saying back to Cromwell. File from the back of the axe head, toward the edge and out. Somebody else might enjoy them. And yes.I believe he is still up in those mountains! 4. It was so stunning to me that right after that he shaved off his beard.for her! Its in there. I see various versions online, but to answer this one, my wife and I listened to that line about four times with our ears up to the speaker and we both agree that it is: Ride due west as the sun sets. Not just for guys-we outdoor gals love it too! Sometimes I have things on my mind and on rare occasions, I write them down. As a young romantic, Casablanca was my favorite flick. And, for the record, when people asked me what I thought of The Revenant,, I told them I liked it better when it was called Jeremiah Johnson. Good the Bad and the Ugly Long days and pleasant nights (not a JJ quote, but another obsession of mine, Stephen Kings The Dark Tower series). What's the meaning of the phrase 'Keep your powder dry'? Talks about it constantly, and might just become a mountain man. Woman, I am your friend. He says you fish poorly. How to Safely Handle and Care for Axes and Hatchets It was a small town and I settled in with a group of locals, 10 years my senior. Be prepared and save your resources until they are needed. Thats funny, I just said that yesterday. Thanks for pointing that out. This is sooo cool. . Tom, Thank you for your efforts on this site. And High Noon too. JJ: Huh? Watch yer topknot. I have never been a John Wayne fan in general, but The Cowboys has always been a favorite. Trying to top one email buddy in particular recently, I searched JJ quotes and discovered this site. Watch it with subtitles on. Bear Claw. Search the web for Jeremiah Johnson script. What a brilliant film, I cant imagine anyone else in the roles of JJ or that of Bearclaw. picky) about what you eat? In other words, Sit down, shut up and join me.. They say he wanted to be a mountain man. Runner-Up Hatchet: Morakniv Lightweight Axe. This story is based on the truth, with a bit of mountain lore thrown in for our enjoyment. From Quebec,long time ago. The greenhorn is certain he should be accepted, although hes still a little doubtful. Since he preferred to live in the mountains rather than a town, being able to live there without the constant worry of an attack, the most logical decision would be to make peace after so long. What do these sentences mean? Just the company I keep., You cook good rabbit pilgrim. We all have a lot to learn from guys like him. Man who shot Liberty Valence As in have you become particular about what you eat since I last saw you?, Ah I just cant pick *a* favorite. Thanks for creating this page Tom, the great comments from those above , brought a tear to my eye. next to Buffalo Bills grandson. As the Crow warriors came one at a time, he killed in self-defense, wasnt portrayed as an aggressor, and I dont believe he would have felt justified in seeking out Paints His Shirt Red to kill him. Not sure what that means, does it mean that he just doesnt understand women? 2. l plan to be here a long time and l do not want them down on me.. "Put your trust in God," he told his troops, "but keep your powder dry." Wet gunpowder was very difficult to ignite, and with it a soldier would in effect be unarmed. One thing that always bothered me was the ending when saw the chief and they gave a kind of wave Left me wondering, was it a truce, a challenge, etc.? I wonder if the Crow disliked the Blackfeet as much as the Flatheads did? For the time you took to give me such an thoroughly and good answer. I repeat them relentlessly mostly to the deaf ears of the pilgrims in our society. Yep. Oh no, Greg, I wouldnt miss that one. The wrong-headed idea they have is they come trying (or planning or demanding or expecting or attempting or whatever word you want) to find something they could not find below. Jj You smelling them Blackfeet? Get in line on that one bear claw. [Lived with a she mountain lion in a cave up in the Musselshell.] Thanks for the comment. . You neglected to mention one of the best . I saw it the first time when I was 13 with my Grandpa. My favorite movie of all timeat least 200 times viewed. Im not sure where those icons come from actually I thought I had anything like that turned off and just noticed they have numbers on them. And there aint no asylums for the crazy ones. Not like jj . Myself and my two older brothers were treated to this movie in the theatre by my Dad. seen it 30 times !!! From a time. Great site here as Ive wanted to find Del Gues lines but never have till now. . Turn left at the Rocky Mountains.. I first saw this movie with my dad in the theater. 2. 2) Many a child journeys this high to be different. Just a great movie I can quote every worddrives my wife and ex. But when I was there the only real reason to watch your top knot would be weather related, such as avalanche. I am not a patient man, per se, but I was patient enough to make sure the house was empty, before I enjoyed my gift. As for quotes, all mentioned are worthy, though my favorite is when JJ asked Bearclaw about having a woman, to which he replies, you mean a full time night woman? The movie tops my all time list of favorites. I asked for it on DVD from my gals daughters one not too long ago Christmas, and though I was itching to watch it, I just felt it would be a blasphemy and a tragedy all in one, with ANYONE to talk over any part of it, or the phone to ring, or any kind of disturbance whatsoever. I think thats a lot of the appeal of the movie Jeremiah is fundamentally a noble person. Mountain got its own ways. I think of this scene all the time. Without Geer and Redford, it just couldnt be done. I just discovered this blog and had the greatest time reading all the comments. I really like this movie. Could be the old adage the enemy of my enemy is my friend. 19th century citations of the phrase invariably give the full version - trust in God and keep your powder dry. Horses were having trouble. We wanted moreso we all checked out the book from the library, one gal at a time. I discovered JJ at the dollar theater while in Ann Arbor in 73-75. I read the book, and I did the sculpture barechested, buckskin breeks, bowie knife in a large fist. Ill dig out the dvd when I get back. I believe its correct as it stands. Ill have to agree with Jim on this one..It sounds like Bear Claw says have although subtitles print has. Thats criminal. Paints his shirt surely wound have had some fore knowledge of jj and his reputation which was what? What think? I ended up frequently snow skiing where much of the movie was filmed. Unforgiven Well I was killed, of course!. 18 yards total). [2] The allusion is to gunpowder which soldiers had to keep dry in order to be ready to fight when required. You are molesting my hunt." Some of my favorites. Maybe this is in Crow Killer also. Trust in God and keep your powder dry - Wikipedia Bear Claw Chris Lapp..using this quote a few times this week as I am going bow hunting for elk next week. My perspective was courtesy of that movie. That should be on the list, though I usually quote a similar line from earlier in the movie where Bearclaw says, The mountains got its own ways.. In 1985 I took a job in South Bend, Indiana and moved there from Colorado. By the way, I liken this first dialogue of the movie to a famous bit of John Muir dialogue. Ride due west to the sunsets. Edward Hayes, who edited the anthology in which the work first appeared, calls it a "well-authenticated anecdote of Cromwell". eyeball with a rusty deer Perfect finish. I lost my partner and best friend of 25 years this summer. Take me a weeks ride hell be there in hell, hes there now. Some of his comments smart when I see the film now. You are molesting my hunt my buddy and I would say this all the time when we were trying to hit on women in the bar and one of us would interfere. The problem is, we dont go into the mountains alone. The end is no fun. Now you watch your topknot! An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Theyll cut you crotch to Anyway, another quote that I didnt think of. Which is also a great place for hiking and climbing. I have no aspirations to hurt anyone (in fact, I aspire to hurt no one as much as possible). Regarding going after Paints, as the chief or leader of the Crow clan, he must have been a formidable warrior, so no guarantee of a favorable outcome if JJ did go after him, and, if he did kill him, that wouldnt necessarily be the end of it. I know who you are, the same dumb pilgrim Ive been listening to for 20 days and smellin for three. Susan, Im sorry to hear about your husband. It made quite an impression that stuck with me to this day. I think I used that just the other day in fact. The second time I watched it was with my eleven year old boys, last year. The one that I wheel out every time I explain to someone that we have to drive two hours to get to a big box store and they ask whether or not we ever think of moving into town: Ive been to a town Del.. "I, Hatchet Jack, bein' of sound mind and broke legs do hereby leaveth my bear rifle to whatever finds it. Bc oh boy are you sure that you can skin griz? Besides, maybe she aint near bad JJ-I am sorry then BC-that you look BC-Youre not likely to meet up with someone of my good nature JJ-snort. But, enough with the trite and on with my favorites. Oh, of course youre right that a lot of the story is absurd, but we arent in it for a documentary, are we? We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Thats awesome Mark. When we met and we were rising in the pitch dark for long climbing routes, my wife never knew why I would always say, Come on! Well, I recently turned 50 myself. Darn right. Im 53 and seen the movie too many times to count. Classic Good Looks Hatchet . Best Budget Hatchet: Fiskars X7. I wish you all the strength and patience in the world, Rex. When we camp, half the party . Patriot My thoughts about Paints His Shirt Red. No snakes, wolves, snakes and not much for bugs. Im a lifelong mountaineer and for steep, difficult climbing, the Rockies are nothing compared to the Alps or the Andes. This has been my favorite movie for years. Redford at his best . Thanks for the memories, ..Sunshine or thunder, a man will always wonder, where, the fair wind blows. No, they havent spit on me or attacked me. Imagine 18 years of sleeping with one eye open. Del: Jeremiah Johnson i can skin skin thatn pilgrim an ill gitchanother, Seriously! Be prepared and save your resources until they are needed. And of course, just before that: I says Mother Gue, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world. And by God I was right. I say that a lot while out in the Sierra The Sierra is the marrow of the world. And by God, Im right. My son in law and I connect thru this movie. But, if he hadnt, the movie wouldnt have been as good as it was. [3] The book of Proverbs offers up the same idea in Proverbs 21:31, "The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.". Yes, the Flatheads were thrilled with JJ when they thought he was responsible for the Blackfeet scalps. One, a novel, Mountain Man by Vardis Fisher. I start sharp, keep an eye on it, but usually just touch it up during lunch with a stone, and do fine. The ones Del hue put there. Many times Ive used the never lost, been a might confused for a month or two line when driving with the wife, and many others. I saw JJ in 72 at a theater, I cant say that it changed my life but it confirmed my values. Thank you. So great to see others who feel the same way about the film. Lots of wisdom in this dialogue. Wamped up some beans and franks, headed to the Lamar River to wash the pot outstopped, realizing I was in bear country (Griz), and went to bed. Swan: Cherre ikupus If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. . And Didnt put enough dirt down. So many great ones to choose from. I cant say how gratifying it is to found out how many JJ fans there are out there and how much that movie has influenced so many of us, As to the rest, I agree with Ben, but Jims question remains is that meant to be Paints mark? Tom thanks for keeping the wonder and wisdom of Jeremiah Johnson alive for all of us. Heres where the peoples is!, ..she never did get used to Hatchet Jack. I am a fan of the mountain man genre, and another movie I enjoy is The Mountain Men starring Charlton Heston and Brian Keith. OhThe Revenant was a remake of A Man in the Wilderness, with Richard Harris (A Man called Horse, from that period as well). Do you think this is intentional and we are to believe that Paints his shirt red was the murderer of Johnsons family? Like many of the others, Ive seen this movie too many times to count. "Keep your powder dry and your Tomahawk sharp" Gen. Rogers, Green Mountain Men, 7 . Im overdue for another watch though. But if you head due west to the Rocky Mountains where the sun sets, and turn left you go to New Mexico, not Montana. His movements, his grunts. JJ: Injuns put cha here? the day that you tarry is the day that you lose. love the movie. Excellent cinematography, wonderful music score, just the right quality and amount of dialogue ( Pollack was a quality director who knew when to shut up and let the vision on the screen do the talkingand the beautiful landscape of southern Utah do a lot of the talking!). I am working on a translation to Swedish. Over the years, a lot of people have added some of their favorite quotes in the comments. He stopped someone in the street and asked the best way out of town. The sharper the blade, the easier it will be to use it, with less risk of getting a glancing cut in your fingertips. Keith, you know, Ive always had the same thought. And who knows? keep their powder dry phrase. I have not read it (yet), nor have I read Crow Killer, which seems to also formed some of the source material for the movie. Del Gue..No. Had an opportunity to tromp around the woods in western N.Y. for a few hours over the holidays. Keep Your Powder Dry - Meaning, Origin and Usage Yes, eminently quotable. My boss and I cast several editions, and he proudly kept one on the mantel over his fireplace, alongside a kerosene lamp and an antique lever action Winchester. A dull hatchet blade is less likely to chip or curl than a sharp blade, but it may chop slower. 2nd comment, you forgot the best quote ever. So perhaps rural Sweden in the 1800s. Upgraded to the magnificent Film Score Monthly CD edition, with stacks of extra music and demos, plus an informative colour booklet and track notes. DQ: No ones passed by in front of me. Hi Jim. Width meaningful stout hearted, has sand, sturdiness, solid, can take a licking; that sort of thing. Robert Redford was perfection. Where the fair wind blows?, I dont believe I saw this quote, but apologies if I missed it: l got no truck with them Blackfeet. 2. Watch yer topknot. Sharpening Your Hatchet: How Sharp Is It Supposed to Be? Not sure, my memory is a little worse than bad. "Trust God and keep your powder dry" is a saying that dates back to the English Civil war and is attributed to Oliver Cromwell. They arent made like this very often. Crow in particular. Yours truly, Hatchet Jack." "I am Bearclaw Chris Lapp, blood kin to the grizzer that bit Jim Bridger's ass. File until the blade edge is beginning to feel sharp again, and any chips or nicks in the edge have been eliminated. Since he traded his squaw whom he packed for 10 years for one. If you have a question, send me an email. I can still sing it. Can you explain with other words? Jeremiah Johnson! He talks a little about the tribes and their natures. Instead, I ordered Crow Killer and Mountain Man to satisfy my thirst. Im sure film students and such dont think its the best movie of all time, but for those us who were captivated by it (especially at a young age), I think it has no equal. Keep Your Powder Dry - YouTube 0:00 / 4:02 Keep Your Powder Dry George A. Ashmore Sr. 291 subscribers Subscribe 53 2.4K views 5 years ago Nostalgic WWII Song. Have your musket clean as a whistle, hatchet scoured, sixty rounds powder and ball, and be ready to march at a minute's warning. My favorites are: Bought it on VHS when I got my first player, then DVD. . Long live the tale, and the men who believe what it says. KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY - Cambridge English Dictionary Meaning of keep your powder dry in English keep your powder dry idiom to wait before taking action, but be ready to take action if it is necessary: I think some potential candidates are going to keep their powder dry and see how it's playing out. Keep your powder dry and your hatchet scoured. I wont be watching the JJ prequel. Yes, both Johnson and Paints were honorable men, and i dont think jj was a holding a grudge at first, but after countless attacks by the crow, maybe he should have been. Been one of my favorite movies of all time. A true masterpiece that should NEVER be remade. I have a question. Gods and Generals. who inherited george burns estate. Im half horse, half gator, toughern a earthquake. Ill have to watch it with him and grab a few more choice quotes. One of our favorite quotes from Jeremiah himself, Ought to have been different., Elk dont know how many feet a horse has. The hardened old timer has finally approved of the green horn molesting his hunts, even though hes surprised hes still alive. Jj i seen him once. Of the four that I know, three of us are within a year of you and another is a couple years older. Funny how I use jj quotes every chance I get. To any place that is wild, Muir replied. He made the choice, or rather was pressured into it, again, because he was an honorable man in my estimation. 3. Sign Up Log In Messenger Facebook Lite Watch Places Games Marketplace Facebook Pay Oculus Portal Instagram Bulletin Local Fundraisers Ride due west as the sun sets, turn left at the Rocky Mountains, All you need to know about life can be found in this movie. or Ride due west as the sun sets. No matter how many times Ive seen it. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. JJ IS one of the top FIVE BEST westerns ever made. To which Jeremiah asks him if hes become picky in his choice of free food. lived in Pocatello and lot of kin in UTAH. I have to say that Ive never heard of Nevada Smith, but Ill have to put it on the list. This movie is timeless. KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Im an old man now with a doctoral degree and years of historical scholarship published in multiple languages, and as I look at their book again I see solid research grounded in primary source accounts. One thing he held true and always will, is he never broke ground, because he was a rancher, not a lowly farmer. So the comments are quite a sort of pleasure for me too lines Ive forgotten, but also just knowing that people got a smile out of it! Give me a good horse and a Hawkin gun, and a good Native woman and the ability to build a damn cabin, and I could stay here forever. You aint likely to meet up with someone of my good nature. Post army I moved to the west slope of Colorado. I recommend it, too. However, the two require vastly different actions. Thank you !!! JJ: Anyone pass by recently? His brother owned a small fly-by-night bronze foundry for western art, and thats where I took a job to pay for schooling. I aint used to it., Maybe you best go down to a town. And of course, has is grammatically correct as well (horses have four feet, but a horse has four feet). keep your powder dry and your hatchet sharp