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Louis L'Amour (March 22, 1908 - June 10, 1988) was a renowned American author, best known for his Western novels. His works are characterized by vivid descriptions, tense plots, and profound character development, making them highly popular among readers.

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Famous Louis L'Amour Quotes

“There is no man more dangerous than one who does not doubt his own rightness.”

Men Doe Doubt Dangerous

Book:Ride the Dark Trail

Source: Ride the Dark Trail

“To make democracy work, we must be a nation of participants, not simply observers. One who does not vote has no right to complain.”

Doe Political Nations Democracy Vote Notion Complaining Observers Participants

Book:Education of a Wandering Man

Source: Education of a Wandering Man

“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on”

Inspirational Writing Doe Matter Kids Water Flow No Matter What Storytelling Great Writing Inspiration To Write Inspiring Writing

Book:Education of a Wandering Man

Source: Education of a Wandering Man

“There is nothing more dangerous than a woman with a shotgun. Because you don't know when it's going to go off...and neither does she.”

Knows Doe Dangerous Shotguns

Author:Louis L'Amour

“I do not think much of ages. People are people. What does it matter how old or young they are? It is a category, and I do not like categories. It is a sort of pigeonhole or a label.”

People Thinking Doe Matter Age Young Labels Categories Does It Matter

Book:The Lonesome Gods

Source: The Lonesome Gods

“A ship does not sail with yesterday's wind.”

Doe Wind Yesterday Ships Sail

Book:The Walking Drum

Source: The Walking Drum

“The one law that does not change is that everything changes, and the hardship I was bearing today was only a breath away from the pleasures I would have tomorrow, and those pleasures would be all the richer because of the memories of this I was enduring.”

Inspirational Doe Would Be Today Law Memories Pleasure Tomorrow Breaths Adversity Endure Hardship Things Change

Book:The Sky-Liners and Galloway (2-Book Bundle)

Source: The Sky-Liners and Galloway (2-Book Bundle)

About the Author

Born: March 22, 1908
Died: June 10, 1988
Known for: Author
Quotes: 220

Books & Sources

Education of a Wandering ManRelated source material

The Walking DrumRelated source material

The Sacketts Volume One 5-Book Bundle: Sackett's Land, To the Far Blue Mountains, The Warrior's Path, Jubal Sackett, Ride the RiverRelated source material

The Lonesome GodsRelated source material

Bendigo ShafterRelated source material

Ride the Dark TrailRelated source material

Education of a Wandering Man: A MemoirRelated source material

Last of the BreedRelated source material

The Sky-Liners and Galloway (2-Book Bundle)Related source material

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