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The Day the Cowboys Quit
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"The Day the Cowboys Quit" Quotes

When a cowboy strike threatens the livelihood of a small Texas town, a young rancher must navigate the conflict and find a way to keep his cattle business afloat.

Quotes

If you're too scared to take a chance on losing, you're too scared to win.

Elmer Kelton

braveryrisk-taking

A man can work with a horse and come to understand it, but a woman is a whole different species.

Elmer Kelton

gender dynamics

Hate was the only thing holding him together.

Elmer Kelton

hate

I don't reckon a man can ever be too old to learn.

Elmer Kelton

wisdomlearning

A man that can't be trusted ain't worth a hoot in hell.

Elmer Kelton

trustworthiness

That cowhand's got a case of the lazies.

Elmer Kelton

work ethic

Some men are too proud to live, but not proud enough to die.

Elmer Kelton

pride

Sometimes a man's got to do what he's got to do, whether he likes it or not.

Elmer Kelton

determination

A man can't make a good hand at anything if he's not happy at what he's doing.

Elmer Kelton

happinessfulfillment

Never trust a man who won't look you in the eye.

Elmer Kelton

trustworthiness