Damon Runyon Quotes

Biography: Damon Runyon was known for his short stories celebrating the world of ... more Biography: Damon Runyon was known for his short stories celebrating the world of New York City gamblers and showpeople. Born in 1880, his distinctively humorous and slangy style, particularly in stories set around Times Square, made him a literary icon. Many of his works were adapted into popular films and plays. less

"I long ago came to the conclusion that all life is 6 to 5 against.""There are three things worth having in this world: courage, good sense, and caution in those who speak better than they write""Always try to rub up against money for if you rub up against money long enough some of it may rub off on you""The race may not always be to the swift nor the victory to the strong but that's how you bet""The more I see of humans the more I like horses""He who tooteth not his own horn the same shall not be tooted""All of life is 6 to 5 against""The only good thing about January is that it always comes to an end.""There are no more foundations in the U.S. than in the hearts of the people.""You can become a winner only if you are willing to walk over the edge""No one ever lies when they are in the right.""I've always been a sucker for a prize fight.""The race is not always to the swift nor the battle to the strong, but that's how the smart money bets."

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