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Louis L'Amour

Louis L'Amour (1908–1988) was an American novelist and short-story writer best known for his Western fiction. He published more than 100 novels and numerous short stories, many adapted for film and television.

Quotes: 2

Quotes by Louis L'Amour

There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning. — Louis L'Amour

When Endings Quietly Become a New Beginning

At first glance, Louis L'Amour’s line sounds bleak, as though it pauses at the very edge of defeat. Yet the sentence pivots on its final promise: the moment we believe everything is over may actually mark the threshold o...

Created on: 5/4/2026

Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on. — Louis L'Amour

Turn the Tap: Action Unlocks Creative Flow

Louis L’Amour’s image is disarmingly simple: water does not flow until the faucet is turned. Likewise, words rarely arrive before we begin to write.

Created on: 8/29/2025