Okay, I really found this friend about two years ago when I read 'the Walking Drum' for a school assignment. Ever since that time, I have gained an ever-increasing friendship and interest for Louis L'Amour and his books.
The other day I was reading one of his books on my way into seminary. Someone asked what it was. I told him. Suddenly I had multiple people asking if I'm really a western fan.
In our current culture, "Westerns" and "Country" aren't all that cool. So why do I read Louis L'Amour books? The answer is simple: They are cool!
Western music is "so not cool." Western movies are "old school." ( hey, I just rhymed) But Western books? Those are classic.
Louis L'Amour books in particular tend to be chalk-full of amazing quotes, philosophical insights, incredible characters and personalities, and plenty of room for contemplation. I particularly love the quotes and insights.
Two quotes that I have recently found are:
"Each man owes a debt to his family, his country and his species to leave sons and daughters who will lead, inspire and create."
~Louis L'Amour Sackett's Land
and
"Womenfolks have powerful imaginations when it comes to a man, an' she can read things into him he never knew was there, and like as not, they ain't!"
~Louis L'Amour Ride the River
Is not the first quote absolutely powerful and inspirational? Especially in a society that seems to look down on families and children.
And the second quote... Yeah.
I'll be posting more in the future about both of these quotes so be ready.
-CarsonKG
By the way- I woke up this morning and discovered snow. I'm not sure what to think of it yet... how about you?
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