Teddy Roosevelt: "The American Grizzly Bear is the symbol of the American Character: Strength, wisdom, ferocity...a little blind and reckless at times. But courageous, beyond all doubt. One other trait goes with all the previous. Loneliness. The bear lives out his life alone. Indomitable, unconquered, but always alone. He has no real allies, only enemies, but none are as great as he.
The American Grizzly embodies the spirit of America. He should be our symbol. Not that ridiculous eagle! He's no more than a dandified vulture! (Leans toward a reporter who's busy taking down every word) Dandified!"
Brian Keith as Teddy Roosevelt shows how the Grizzly does it in 1975's "The Wind and the Lion," writer/director John Milius' classic adventure. jay amicarella
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