Damon Runyon Quotes
- He [Will Rogers] was America's most complete human document. One-third humor. One-third humanitarian. One-third heart.
- You can keep the things of bronze and stone and give me one man to remember me just once a year.
- She has a laugh so hearty it knocks the whipped cream off an order of strawberry shortcake on a table fifty feet away.
- In all the history of the boxing game, you'll find no human interest story to compare with the life narrative of James J. Braddock.
- I came to the conclusion long ago that all life is six to five against.
- In my opinion turkey is the most over-rated critter for eating purposes in kingdom come but the most striking example we have of the power…
- I once knew a chap who had a system of just hanging the baby on the clothes line to dry and he was greatly admired…
- Damon Runyon. A day-coach boy in a parlor car seat.
- The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but that's the way to bet.
- Always try to rub up against money, for if you rub up against money long enough, some of it may rub off on you.
- You can become a winner only if you are willing to walk over the edge.
- I long ago came to the conclusion that all life is 6 to 5 against.
- The race may not always be to the swift nor the victory to the strong, but that's how you bet.