Louis L'Amour Quotes

A collection of quotes by Louis L'Amour.

Louis L'Amour was an American author known for his compelling Western novels and short stories. He was born on March 22, 1908, in Jamestown, North Dakota. L'Amour grew up in poverty, traveling extensively as a child with his family, which exposed him to a wide range of experiences and settings that would later influence his writing.

At an early age, L'Amour developed a deep appreciation for literature, and he began writing stories while still in school. However, his writing career evolved slowly, and he faced numerous rejections before achieving success. After working in various jobs, including as a miner, lumberjack, and professional boxer, L'Amour turned to full-time writing.

His breakthrough came in 1953 with the publication of his novel, "Hondo," which later became a successful film starring John Wayne. From that point on, L'Amour became one of the most prolific and beloved authors in the Western genre. He crafted vivid characters, gripping plots, and beautifully descriptive landscapes that transported readers to the untamed American frontier.

Throughout his career, L'Amour wrote over 100 novels, in addition to numerous short stories, poetry, and non-fiction works. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages, and he has sold over 230 million copies worldwide. Recognized for his rich storytelling and authentic portrayal of frontier life, Louis L'Amour remains an enduring figure in American literature. He passed away on June 10, 1988, leaving behind a remarkable literary legacy.

A great book begins with an idea; a great life, with a deter

A great book begins with an idea; a great life, with a determination.

There will come a time when you believe everything is finish

There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.

To make democracy work, we must be a nation of participants,

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

Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until

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

Inspirational Writing

Anger is a killing thing: it kills the man who angers, for e

Anger is a killing thing: it kills the man who angers, for each rage leaves him less than he had been before - it takes something from him.

I would not sit waiting for some vague tomorrow, nor for som

I would not sit waiting for some vague tomorrow, nor for something to happen. One could wait a lifetime, and find nothing at the end of the waiting. I would begin here, I would make something happen.

A wise man fights to win, but he is twice a fool who has no

A wise man fights to win, but he is twice a fool who has no plan for possible defeat.

Wisdom Life Man Plans

No memory is ever alone it's at the end of a trail of memori

No memory is ever alone it's at the end of a trail of memories, a dozen trails that each have their own associations.

No one can get an education, for of necessity education is a

No one can get an education, for of necessity education is a continuing process.

To disbelieve is easy to scoff is simple to have faith is ha

To disbelieve is easy to scoff is simple to have faith is harder.

There have always been hard times. There have always been wa

There have always been hard times. There have always been wars and troubles

Knowledge is like money: to be of value it must circulate, a

Knowledge is like money: to be of value it must circulate, and in circulating it can increase in quantity and, hopefully, in value.

Nobody got anywhere in the world by simply being content.

Nobody got anywhere in the world by simply being content.

Some say opportunity knocks only once, That is not true. Opp

Some say opportunity knocks only once, That is not true. Opportunity knocks all the time, but you have to be ready for it. If the chance comes, you must have the equipment to take advantage of it.

For one who reads, there is no limit to the number of lives

For one who reads, there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived, for fiction, biography, and history offer an inexhaustible number of lives in many parts of the world, in all periods of time.

To make democracy work, we must be a notion of participants,

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

There will come a time when you believe everything is finish

There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. Yet that will be the beginning.

A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner, so if one's

A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner, so if one's life is cold and bare he can blame none but himself.