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“you stick your lunch-hooks into my corn bin without I say and you’ll catch yourself a death of cold, because I’ll open your belly with a shotgun.” quote by Louis L'Amour
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““you stick your lunch-hooks into my corn bin without I say and you’ll catch yourself a death of cold, because I’ll open your belly with a shotgun.””

Louis L'Amour

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Uses violent metaphor to warn against trespassing on personal property.

In simple terms: Violent warning against intrusion.

Key Takeaway

Protect your property firmly.

Themes

territory violence warning

Mood

tense defensive

Type

cautionary dramatic

When to use this quote

  • ranch disputes
  • home security
  • neighbor conflicts

Key Concepts

frontier justice personal space

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is there a non‑violent way to protect property?
  • What are the consequences of such threats?
A Different Perspective

Violence may incite further conflict.

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