Our collection of from the classic western novel, Lonesome Dove quotes! Written by Larry McMurtry in 1985, this Pulitzer Prize-winning epic follows the journey of two retired Texas Rangers, Woodrow F. Call and Augustus McCrae, as they embark on a cattle drive from the Rio Grande to Montana. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, all of whom offer a unique perspective on the Wild West. Here, we’ve compiled some of our favorite quotes from the characters of Lonesome Dove, giving readers an insight into the spirit of the Old West. Enjoy!
Lonesome Dove quotes about men and women
⚛ “A man that will go along with six killings is making his escape a little slow.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
“The woman had won. In the end, it seemed they always did.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “Figure the reason you don’t have much to say is you probably never met a man who liked to hear a woman talk.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “The smartest man alive can’t learn much about a woman in two weeks.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “The reason men are so awful is because some woman has spoiled them.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “If I had a mind to rent pigs, I’d be mighty upset. A man that likes to rent pigs won’t be stopped.” ― Larry McMurtry , Lonesome Dove
⚛ “He wondered if all men felt such disappointment when thinking of themselves. He didn’t know.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “You’re the only man I know whose brain don’t work unless it’s in the shade.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “The other men were easy to talk to, but they didn’t know anything. If one stopped to think about it, it was depressing how little most men learned in their lifetimes.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “He liked to get off by himself, a mile or so from camp, and listen to the country, not the men.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “They respected only the strong men who could not be insulted without a price being paid in blood.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “She had a beautiful face, a beautiful body, but also a distance in her such as he had never met a woman.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
Wise and inspirational Lonesome Dove quotes
⚛ “If you want one thing too much it’s likely to be a disappointment. The healthy way is to learn to like the everyday things, like soft beds and buttermilk—and feisty gentlemen.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
“The crimes the law can understand are not the worst crimes.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “Yesterday’s gone on down the river and you can’t get it back.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “It ain’t a mistake to behave like a human being once in a while.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “The hardest thing on earth is choosing what matters” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “I think its a sickness to grieve too much for those who never cared a fig for you.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “The older the violin, the sweeter the music.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “Don’t be trying to give back pain for pain…You can’t get even measures in business like this.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “Young things mainly belong to themselves. How they grow up depends on who gets attached to them.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “I don’t see how being married could be any worse than listening to you talk for twenty years, but that still ain’t much of a recommendation for it.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “It’s a fine world, though rich in hardships at times.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “Better by far never to have known the pleasure than to have the pain that followed.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
⚛ “The whole point of loyalty was not to change: stick with those who stuck with you.” ― Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
Conclusion
The quotes from “Lonesome Dove” are timeless reminders of the power of love, friendship, and the importance of never giving up on our dreams. They inspire us to see beyond our current circumstances and to strive for something greater. They remind us that, no matter what life throws our way, it is possible to find strength and beauty in it. They are reminders that life is a journey and that each of us has the power to choose our own destiny.