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“I've noticed...that whenever a man is asked to be realistic he is being asked to betray something in which he believes. It is the favorite argument of those who believe that only the end matters, not the means.”

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Book:How the West Was Won
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How the West Was Won

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Louis L'Amour
Louis L'Amour

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

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