Jim Coates Quotes in Old Yeller (1957)

Jim Coates: Now and then, for no good reason, life will haul off and knock a man flat.

Travis Coates: Papa, you ain't forgetting the horse.

Jim Coates: What horse?

Travis Coates: Now Papa, you know I've been aching all over for a good horse to ride. I've told you time and again.

Jim Coates: What you're needing more than a horse is a good dog.

Travis Coates: Yes sir, but what I'm wanting most is a horse.

Jim Coates: Alright, you act a man's part and I'll bring you a man's horse.