“A true gentleman is at a disadvantage in dealing with women. Women are realists, and their tactics are realistic, so no man should be a gentleman where women are concerned unless the women are very, very old or very, very young. Women admire gentlemen, and sleep with cads.”
The Walking Drum is a historical novel that follows the adventures of a young man in 19th century China. The protagonist embarks on a perilous journey across the vast and diverse landscape of the country, encountering various cultures and challenges along the way. more
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. more
“He never knew when he was whipped ... So he never was.”
“What is education but a conditioning of the mind to a society and a way of life.”
“Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.”
“To a fool time brings only age not wisdom.”
“And we are put on earth a little space, That we may learn to bear the beams of love.”
“The Wild still lingered in him and the wolf in him merely slept.”