An aristocrat in morals as in mind.

- 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 s…

- 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 'un…

- Owen Wister

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

- 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

With a gun against my belly I... I always smile.

- Owen Wister

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

- Owen Wister

When you can't have what you choose, you just choose what you have.

- 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 i…

- Owen Wister