Ransom Stoddard You're not going to use the story, Mr. Scott?
Maxwell Scott
No, sir. This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.
4th most-quoted character in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962): in 3 of its 24 quotes
Most scenes with: Tom Doniphon (2)
Scenes with Ransom Stoddard
3 scenes Ransom Stoddard 
[Valance has tripped Rance in the diner, causing him to spill a tray of food]
That's my steak, Valance.
Ransom Stoddard No!
Pilgrim, hold it. I said you, Valance; you pick it up.
Three against one, Doniphon.
My boy, Pompey; kitchen door.
Floyd
[Valance looks and sees Pompey at the door holding a rifle]
I'll get it, Liberty!
[Doniphon kicks Floyd in the face as he bends down to retrieve the tray]
[reading Ransom Stoddard's shingle]
'Ransom Stoddard, At... torney at Law' You're a persistent cuss, pilgrim. You really aim to hang that up outside somewhere?
Ransom Stoddard That's why I painted it.
Well, take some advice, pilgrim. You put that thing up, you'll have to defend it with a gun... and you ain't exactly the type.
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