John Clayton
Beyond that is all Mangani land.
"Mangani"? Those gorillas you lived with?
John Clayton
They're not gorillas.
Gorillas are gentle. Mangani are not.
2nd most-quoted character in The Legend of Tarzan (2016): in 9 of its 21 quotes
Most scenes with: George Washington Williams (7)
The Tekes say an elephant's eyes speak the greatest language. Who else can make you feel so much without a word?
Scenes with John Clayton
8 scenesWhat I wouldn't give for a horse right now. Why is it people don't ride zebras?
John Clayton
Horses kick to escape. Zebras continue until you are dead.
Zeebra. Zehbra. Tomayto. Tomahto.
John Clayton
It's nearly impossible to take the wild out of something born to it.
It seems to work with you. Look. I feel foolish for asking, but... Can you really talk to animals?
John Clayton
You're an educated man, Dr. Williams. You tell me.
John Clayton
I'll have to fight Akut.
That's Akut?!
John Clayton
He was my brother once. Now he'd only see me as a deserter.
[looking out over the ledge]
How are we suppose to catch a train going 40 miles an hour?
John Clayton
Gravity... [he and the natives jump off one at a time]
John Clayton
Are you aware that you always seem not going to do something right before you do it?
Yeah? Well. That's only since I've been saddled with your company.
I'm still coming with you.
John Clayton
You can't keep up.
I might not be able to keep up with Tarzan, but I sure as hell can keep up with *you*.
John Clayton
Your son killed the only person who ever cared about me.
Chief Mbonga
It was an animal!
John Clayton
She was my mother!
Chief Mbonga
How was he to know? My son was just a boy! Not like you! Where was your honor?
John Clayton
I... I had none. I had none.
You look like you're about to give me a hug.
John Clayton
I wasn't.
Looked like you were. [they embrace]
