John Dillinger was an American gangster in the 1930s who was known for his bank robberies and daring prison escapes. He was also known as the "Jackrabbit" and "Public Enemy No. 1" due to his notoriety and the media's fascination with him. He was eventually shot and killed by the FBI in 1934 after a nationwide manhunt.
We're having too good a time today. We ain't thinking about tomorrow. — John Dillinger
Never trust a woman or
an automatic weapon. — John Dillinger
I don't drink much and I smoke very little. I guess my only bad habit is robbing banks. Now you see, fellas, I ain't such a bad guy at heart. — John Dillinger
My buddies wanted to be firemen, farmers or policemen, something like that. Not me, I just wanted to steal people's money! — John Dillinger
Before you rob your first bank, knock off a couple of gas stations. — John Dillinger
You can get more with a simple prayer and a Thompson sub-machinegun than you can with a simple prayer alone. — John Dillinger
Lie down on the floor and keep calm. — John Dillinger
All my life I wanted to be a bank robber. Carry a gun and wear a mask. Now that it's happened I guess I'm just about the best bank robber they ever had. And I sure am happy. — John Dillinger
OK, boys; let's go make a withdrawal. — John Dillinger
What do you expect me to do about it? — John Dillinger
I rob banks for a living, what do you do? — John Dillinger
They're not going to get me. — John Dillinger
Now nobody get nervous, you ain't got nothing to fear. You're being robbed by the John Dillinger Gang, that's the best there is! — John Dillinger
A jail is just like a nutshell with a worm in it, the worm will always get out. — John Dillinger
These few dollars you lose here today are going to buy you stories to tell your children and great-grandchildren. This could be one of the big moments in your life; don't make it your last! — John Dillinger
No; small timers get into it, and ruin it for everyone. — John Dillinger
Life Lessons by John Dillinger
John Dillinger's criminal career serves as a cautionary tale of the consequences of a life of crime. He was eventually caught and executed for his crimes, demonstrating that crime does not pay.
His story also serves as a reminder to not take unnecessary risks, as he was eventually caught due to his own recklessness and carelessness.
Finally, John Dillinger's story is a reminder of the power of law enforcement and the justice system, as they were able to capture and punish him for his criminal activities.
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