Jack Schaefer
Born: 01-01-1907
Jack Schaefer was an American author best known for his Western novels, particularly "Shane," which became a classic in the genre. Born in 1907 in Cleveland, Ohio, Schaefer transitioned from journalism to fiction writing, crafting narratives that captured the rugged spirit of the American frontier. His works are celebrated for their vivid characters and authentic depiction of Western life. Schaefer's storytelling continues to resonate with readers worldwide.
Book summaries for books written by Jack Schaefer
Quotes
A man is what he is, Joey. There's no breaking the mold.
A gun is a tool, no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it.
A man's got to do what a man's got to do.
There's no living with a killing. There's no going back from it. Right or wrong, it's a brand. A brand sticks. There's no going back. Now you run on home to your mother, and tell her... tell her everything's all right. And there aren't any more guns in the valley.
A man can be a lot of things, Joey. He can be a good man or a bad man. It's not what he is, but what he does that makes him one or the other.
There's no question about it--the gun is the only thing that counts today. Everything else is just a decoration.
It's not enough to be sorry, Joey. You have to show it.
A man has to be what he is, Joey. Can't break the mold.
A man is a man, Joey. You have to take him for what he is.
There's only one way to find out what a man is really like. Take him fishing.
I never saw a man who looked with such a clear eye on the right thing to do and the wrong thing to do.
A man can't always act his best. There's got to be a little of the devil in him.