“- John Ashwood II as a Young Man: You know, Mother, I wasn't afraid.
- Susan Ashwood: I know.”

Peter Lawford - John Ashwood II as a Young Man
Irene Dunne - Susan Ashwood

“Listen, you promise me something, ok? Just if you're ever in trouble, don't be brave. You just run, ok? Just run away.”

Robin Wright - Jenny Curran

- V.I.N.CENT.: As an old war hero once said, "Damn the torpedos! full speed ahead!".
- B.O.B.: He also said something about going in harm's way.
Roddy McDowall - V.I.N.CENT.
Slim Pickens - B.O.B.

“I've always courted danger. During the late war - when I had the honor to serve the Union under our great president, Abraham Lincoln... and General Phil Sheridan - well, sir, I fought mid shot and shell and cannon roar...”
Thomas Mitchell - Dr. Josiah Boone

“It doesn't require courage to send others to battle and death.”
William Powell - Lev Andreyev