Wes Benteen Quotes in Silver City (2004)

Wes Benteen: People want to back a winner. They need to feel a part of something bigger than they are. They used to advertise the quality of a product - - tastes great, whitens your teeth, shaves close, rides like a dream - - Now what do they push? America's number one soft drink. Best-selling mid-sized utility vehicle. It isn't "buy the product." It's "Join the club." You make people feel part of a winner, they'll follow you anywhere.

Wes Benteen: American's don't have the patience for underdogs that they used to. A coach goes three seasons without a ring, he's out on his ass... as he should be.

Wes Benteen: [riding horses] Take a good look Dickie.

Dickie Pilager: Mountains...

Wes Benteen: I see a big sign that says, no Americans allowed.

Dickie Pilager: [looking around] You do?

Wes Benteen: You look at a map, they got half the west under lock and key.

Dickie Pilager: They?

Wes Benteen: Bureau of Land Management, Forrest Service, National Parks, the State.