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List of Damon Runyon Quotes

Explore our hand-picked selection of 19 inspiring quotes by Damon Runyon.

About Damon Runyon

  • Born: October 4, 1880
  • Died: December 10, 1946
  • Occupation: Author
    • Damon runyon. a day-coach boy in a parlor car seat.
    Success Boys Car
    He hardest obstacle for me has been to find a father. i am the product of three fathers, and my connection to each of them has left me wanting. each have their own strengths and weaknesses, but i've always been in competition with them in some way.
    Father Competition Weakness
    Growing up in that fashion is a breeding ground for insecurity and doubt; it also leaves you questioning motives. it took me a long time to see the world as i want it without constantly looking for approval. i still fall, but i'm better suited for survival.
    Fashion Growing Up Fall
    He [will rogers] was america's most complete human document. one-third humor. one-third humanitarian. one-third heart.
    Heart America Roger
    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.
    Games Boxing Stories
    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 by his fellow citizens for having discovered a wonderful innovation on changing a diaper.
    Baby Clothes Innovation
    A free-loader is a confirmed guest. he is the man who is always willing to come to dinner.
    Men Guests Dinner
    Failure is always present as an actor. i make my living by taking chances. if i'm not risking something, then i'm not doing my job, so i'm constantly failing. in fact, i'm trying to fail bigger. i try to focus on the positive, the moment, and try to realize where i'm at in an attempt to understand the failure.
    Jobs Focus Trying
    Always try to rub up against money, for if you rub up against money long enough, some of it may rub off on you.
    Money Long Trying
    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 of propaganda.
    Power Turkeys Example
    I've failed so many times in my life that my recovery time has improved. i'm better at redirecting my attention. i've trained in radical aliveness and core energetics over the past couple of years and that has allowed me to see how much we project our failures onto others. it has taught me to accept myself. there is real power in owning your truth.
    Couple Real Recovery
    You can keep the things of bronze and stone and give me one man to remember me just once a year.
    Men Years Giving
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