Charles Portis
1933 - 2020
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Biography
Charles Portis was an American author known for his novels that often featured eccentric characters and emphasized wit and humor. He was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, in 1933 and served in the Marines before pursuing a career in journalism. Portis gained literary acclaim for his works, including 'True Grit,' which was later adapted into a successful film. Despite his modest output, his writing style and character-driven narratives have left a lasting impact on American literature.
Famous Quotes (5)
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You must pay for everything in this world, one way and another. There is nothing free except the Grace of God.
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You must try to match your behavior to the setting you find yourself in. It won't do to pull off one's boots in a Wyoming saloon if the crowd is used to seeing them pulled off in polite society.
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There are no insuperable tasks, only lack of the necessary will.
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Is this the kind of Forest you wanted? The sort with crooning birds and obedient trees?
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I do not have time for balancing acts, bloodless calculations or the learning of many verses.