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Owen Wister was an American writer best known for his novel The Virginian, which was a pioneering work in the Western genre. He was also a historian and social commentator, writing extensively on the American West and its mythology. He is credited with popularizing the term "Wild West" and is considered a founding father of the Western genre. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Owen Wister on life, leadership, love.

Said Aristotle unto Plato, 'Have another sweet potato?' Said Plato unto Aristotle, 'Thank you, I prefer the bottle.' — Owen Wister

It was neither preaching nor praying that made a better man of me, but one or two people who believed in me better than I deserved, and I hated to disappoint them. — Owen Wister

I thought there should in truth be heavy damages for malpractice on human souls. — Owen Wister

I reckon some parsons have a right to tell yu' to be good. The bishop of this hyeh Territory has a right. But I'll tell yu' this: a middlin' doctor is a pore thing, and a middlin' lawyer is a pore thing; but keep me from a middlin' man of God. — Owen Wister

With a gun against my belly I... I always smile. — Owen Wister

It may be that them whose pleasure brings you into this world owes you a living, but it don't mean the world is responsible. — Owen Wister

When a man ain't got no ideas of his own, he'd ought to be kind o' careful who he borrows 'em from. — Owen Wister

When you can't have what you choose, you just choose what you have. — Owen Wister

Like Adam, our first conspicuous ancestor, I must begin, and lay the blame upon a woman; I am glad to recognize that I differ from the father of my sex in no important particular, being as manlike as most of his sons. — Owen Wister

An aristocrat in morals as in mind. — Owen Wister

In the United States 'First' and 'Second' class can't be painted on railroad cars, for all passengers, being Americans, are equal and it would be 'unAmerican.' But paint 'Pullman' on a car and everyone is satisfied. — Owen Wister

But no earthly foot can step between a man and his destiny. — Owen Wister

When yu' can't have what you choose, yu' just choose what you have. — Owen Wister

Life Lessons by Owen Wister

1. Owen Wister's work emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting the natural world and the people who inhabit it.
2. His stories often feature characters who are brave and resourceful, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.
3. His work also highlights the importance of understanding the history and culture of the American West, and how it has shaped the nation.