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Fact check: Matthew Quigley's assessment of I said I never had much use for one. Never said I didn't know how to use it. Remains one of the most badass hero one-liners in all of cinema.

Checked on September 17, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The original statement claims that Matthew Quigley's quote "I said I never had much use for one. Never said I didn't know how to use it" remains one of the most badass hero one-liners in all of cinema [1]. This quote is indeed spoken by Matthew Quigley after he showcases his exceptional shooting skills in the movie Quigley Down Under [1]. The movie itself is an action-packed Western film that highlights the heroic actions of Matthew Quigley and his romance with Cora [2]. However, not all sources provide direct information about the quote or the movie, with some discussing unrelated topics, such as the Matthew Quigley Buffalo Rifle Match [3] [4] or the movie's premise [5]. The quote's significance and the movie's status as a Western classic are also mentioned, but not all sources provide relevant information [1] [6].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources do not provide relevant information about the quote or the movie, instead discussing unrelated topics, such as Facebook login pages [7] [8] or the history of the Matthew Quigley Buffalo Rifle Match [3] [4]. Additionally, some sources mention the movie Quigley Down Under, but do not provide information about Matthew Quigley's assessment or the movie being one of the most badass hero one-liners in cinema [6]. The source that discusses the movie's premise also does not directly address the quote or its significance [5]. Furthermore, the source that mentions Matthew Quigley's rifle does provide some context, but does not directly mention the quote [9]. Alternative viewpoints on the movie's themes and characters are also presented, highlighting the heroic actions of Matthew Quigley and his romance with Cora [2].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement claims that the quote remains one of the most badass hero one-liners in all of cinema, which may be subjective and biased towards fans of the movie or Western films [1]. The statement also assumes that the quote is widely recognized as a heroic one-liner, which may not be the case for all audiences [1]. Additionally, the statement does not provide context about the movie's plot or themes, which may be misleading for those unfamiliar with the film [2]. The sources that do not provide relevant information about the quote or the movie may also be considered misleading or unhelpful [7] [8]. Beneficiaries of this framing may include fans of the movie or Western films, as well as those who appreciate heroic one-liners in cinema [1].

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