Western Quotes

“With us he spoke freely enough. We were, in some subtle way, his folks. Though we had taken him in, you had the feeling that he had adopted us. But with others he was reserved; courteous and soft-spoken, yet withdrawn beyond a line of his own making.”
― Jack Schaefer, Shane

“The most unfree souls go west, and shout of freedom.”
― D.H. Lawrence

“I would think of him most vividly in that single flashing instant when he whirled to shoot Fletcher on the balcony at Grafton’s saloon. I would see again the power and grace of coordinate force beautiful beyond comprehension. I would see the man and the weapon wedded in one indivisible deadliness. I would see the man and the tool, a good man and a good tool, doing what had to be done”
― Jack Schaefer, Shane

“If God had decided to build His own church, it would’ve been the mountains. There a man can live like He intended us to live, and never forget that He is there.”
― M.J. Hayes, Son of the Mountain

“Agnus strode into the clearing, a cold glint in her gaze.
“I thought I was done reminding you that this is not your hunting ground, Kriegan. But once again you’ve let your feral stupidity get the better of you and it seems another lesson needs to be taught.” She closed her hand into a fist, which caused the roots to squeeze tighter and the werewolf uttered a painful whine.

Looming over her captive, Agnus continued. “Jo is my guest. She’s not sport or food for your pack of flea-bitten curs. Make the mistake of thinking her as prey again and neither of us will be so merciful next time. Understand?”

The werewolf made a garbled noise and the roots fell away. Bowing like a scolded dog, the werewolf loped back into the forest, a smudge of fur and muscle lost among the foliage.”
― Jamie Ryder, At the Dead of Dusk

“He watched the ribbon of torn paper whirling, fluttering on the Q.T. Sauce advertisement. Our civilization is dying. It must be dying. But it isn't going to die in its bed. Presently the aeroplanes are corning. Zoom-whizz- crashl -The whole western world going up in a roar of high explosives.”
― George Orwell, Keep the Aspidistra Flying

“The world will never be a better place until the West doesn't change its nature, hypocritical and double-standard behaviour and racist ideology with hunger for power and ruling.
It's the so-called first world with the values and character of a 4th world.”
― Mohammed Zaki Ansari, "Zaki's Gift Of Love"

“Ain't Brody sweet?' Ivy whispered. 'He's got a heart of gold beneath all that rubble.”
― Jody Hedlund, To Tame a Cowboy

“You will leave here at daybreak and you will leave alone."

He smiled, showing a fine set of white, even teeth. "And if I do not choose to?"

"Bodies do not lie long upon the ground. The coyotes dispose of them.”
― Louis L'Amour, Jubal Sackett

“Murder? It is not easily done, amigo.”
― Louis L'Amour, Jubal Sackett

“THE LIFE of David “Gabby” Earl Penning was only seconds away from turning into ashes, just like his parents’ farm– literally. He knew the days in that farm house and its large pasture with the cows, horses, chickens and pigs would end someday - just like his siblings, Joyce and Sam - but he didn’t know that day would come so soon. Not only that, but he didn’t think it would’ve been burned by someone he’d never expect: a stranger.”
― Elizabeth Pridgen, The Life of David Earl Penning: A Classic Western

“Self-pity tended to result in a wasteland leading nowhere, and she didn’t like to spend time on that road.

—Jocelyn Hayes, "Cherry Crossing" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Cherry Crossing

“Those who remain positive in life and make the best of difficult situations will become victorious over life’s challenges.
—Sister Marta, a Nun, "Cherry Crossing" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Cherry Crossing

“Every sin seemed to have set him back and cost him dearly, but murder wasn’t one of them.
—Jake Hunter, "Cherry Crossing" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Cherry Crossing

“Things seemed truly wild out here where some men had no respect for civility, the sanctity of human life, and the law. Now he understood why they called it the Wild West, and today he felt trapped in it.
—Jake Hunter, "Cherry Crossing" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Cherry Crossing

“Jake acknowledged her remarks with raised brows, an emphatic and knowing nod, and a peculiar smile while a coughing fit escaped Hugh. He’d heard all about Josie and could barely contain his amusement with the nun’s remarks. Jake tried to temper his reply. “Yes, we’ve experienced the determination of Miss Hayes.”
—Jake Hunter, "Cherry Crossing" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Cherry Crossing

“It all made sense to Addison now, the little whispers from Heaven she’d heard at just the right moments, the peace in her heart, the verses the Lord would bring to her memory when she needed them most.
—Addison Campbell, "Addison’s Adventure" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Addison's Adventure

“The one who has accepted Christ is richer and more successful than the wealthiest man in all the world who does not believe or has refused Christ.
—Reed Logan, "Addison’s Adventure" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Addison's Adventure

“Orla, what did you say?” Addy walked toward the tent to find the crock of milk for the baby as Archie wagged his tail at them.

“You don’t want to know.” Orla chuckled.
—"Addison’s Adventure" by Lisa M. Prysock”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Addison's Adventure

“We’re not waiting behind on the sidelines with the other women. We want to be part of the contest,” Orla blurted out.
—"Addison’s Adventure" by Lisa M. Prysock”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Addison's Adventure

“The successful always have their own land, and they build nice homes. The best ones follow God. The Lord maketh a man to prosper, but we must meditate on His Words, day and night. Then we shall find good success. It’s in Joshua.
—Reed Logan, "Addison’s Adventure" by Lisa M. Prysock”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Addison's Adventure

“The good Lord had chosen to guide her through all these things, and she’d only had to open her ears and heart to hear Him.
—Addison, "Addison’s Adventure" by Lisa M. Prysock”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Addison's Adventure

“She could hardly wait to cross over from Kansas into the Oklahoma prairie and take in God’s beautiful land.
—Addison in "Addison’s Adventure" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Addison's Adventure

“Women of the west are determined for life to be different and better for us out here,” Jill pointed out. “It takes some time for newcomers to catch on to what it means to us to carve out a new life here in this wilderness. Think how long it has taken for Honey River Canyon to grow. When we arrived, barely anything was here.”
—Jillian Hayes, "Sparrow’s Hope" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Sparrow's Hope

“Josie, if I didn’t know better, I’d say that’s Jake driving his buggy like a madman up our drive.” Jill’s eyes widened as she dropped her fork.
—Jillian Hayes, "Sparrow’s Hope" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Sparrow's Hope

“They were cruel and wicked on that day. I’m most proud of the fact you didn’t despise them, you forgave them, and you never spoke back to them. You simply determined to do your best to overcome a difficult situation.”
—Josie Hayes, Sparrow’s Hope by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock

“Accustomed to women who fussed over him the moment they realized how much wealth he would one day inherit, this woman had the audacity to walk away from him.
—Ezekiel Knight, Sparrow’s Hope”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Sparrow's Hope

“It is well known that trickle down economics does not work for the masses.”
― Steven Magee

“Having to pay for everything is a western concept, driven by banks.”
― Steven Magee

“Here lay the West, barbaric, abounding, beautiful.”
― Emerson Hough, The Covered Wagon