TRAILIN' WEST Quotes

“The alleged music preached of the wrongs democracy had perpetrated on the people and how to protest against the causes of their pain, which would be, according to the fascist propagandists, the police, the military, the rich and the current American government. His ballads were to call for youth and the downtrodden to unite and fight against poverty, injustice and social ills — by destroying the American way of life. Radio”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“I don't have anybody available to send up there to help you out. We're kind of up to our elbows in enemy sympathizers right now in Los Angeles.”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“the Viper who had plans to invade America from within. Using money as a weapon, he controlled newspaper, radio and recording businesses to further his propaganda efforts and incite an internal rebellion.”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“Telegram," the uniformed Western Union man said as I opened the door.”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“A burned-out, hobble-footed wreck of a cowboy! but, strangely, there were those at the ranch who learned to love him. They knew his story.”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“He must have been insane, he thought, not to be overcome in spirit. But he was not. He felt loss of something, some kind of sensation he ought to have had. But he rode that race keener and better than any race he had ever before ridden.”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“His horse was big and strong and fast.”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“supreme test of all he would endure, without complaint,”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“The children, the primitive, pagan, dangerous children,”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“The buccaroo dropped his stolid bull eyes, but raised them again and grinned. "Well, I'm not particular about goin' this week, boss." "That's not my name," said Drake, "but it's what I am.”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“exhilarating silence.”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“They were waiting for his death. No”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“He was ready to die here—today.  There was nowhere left to go. He knew he had reached the end of his trail and he was content. As”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“In his pocket was a letter with directions from the only man he knew would give someone like him a chance.  His former captain in the cavalry knewhow hard and how well he could work. ”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“Learn to be in the right place at the right time and keep your own counsel.”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“But how had the outlaw gang planned to kill him?”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“the town of Sentinel was becoming vital, acquiring a consciousness of the future, a sense of belonging. A strong land growing, a land which would give birth to strong sons who could build and plant and harvest. Fitz”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“But if you understand … where there is understanding there is no hate." Outside”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“You must not judge too quickly," he said quietly. "Each man deserves to be judged against the canvas of his time and his country.”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST

“Naturally, he knew considerable about the Henry gang. The outlaws had been operating for several years, but only of late had exhibited a tendency to shoot first and talk later. This seemed to indicate that at least one of the gang had become a ruthless killer. All”
― Louis L'Amour, TRAILIN' WEST