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Louis L'Amour Quotes: Pa he always said a man had to look spry for himself because nobody would do it for him your opportunities didn't come knocking around you had to hunt them down and hog-tie them.
         

Pa he always said a man had to look spry for himself because nobody would do it for him your opportunities didn't come knocking around you had to hunt them down and hog-tie them.


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Pa he always said a man had to look spry for himself because nobody would do it for him your opportunities didn't come knocking around you had to hunt them down and hog-tie them.
         



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There are good men everywhere. I only wish they had louder voices.



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The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast, and you miss all you are traveling for.



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This page presents the quote "Pa he always said a man had to look spry for himself because nobody would do it for him your opportunities didn't come knocking around you had to hunt them down and hog-tie them.". Author of this quote is Louis L'Amour. This quote is about self, reliance,.