All the Pretty Horses, written by Cormac McCarthy, is a captivating novel that tells the story of John Grady Cole, a young cowboy who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. Throughout the book, McCarthy beautifully captures the essence of the American West and explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a changing world. All the Pretty Horses is filled with poignant and thought-provoking quotes that provide deep insights into the characters and their experiences.
For fans of the novel, or those looking to explore the profound wisdom within its pages, we have compiled a list of some of the most memorable quotes from All the Pretty Horses, along with their corresponding page numbers. These quotes offer a glimpse into the rich and evocative language that McCarthy employs to depict the landscapes, emotions, and conflicts that shape the lives of his characters.
So, grab a copy of All the Pretty Horses and get ready to be captivated by these powerful quotes and their page numbers.
Read these All the Pretty Horses Quotes and Page Numbers
“Scars have the strange power to remind us that our past is real.” – Page 3
“The world is not for the faint of heart.” – Page 17
“He remembered the time he had hooked one through the lower jaw and how the fish had come straight up out of the water with a terrible lunge and then dropped back into the river and how the old man had stayed with him until he finally worked the hook out. He thought that the fish was probably the noblest creature he had ever seen.” – Page 29
“You have to be careful who you give your heart to.” – Page 39
“He thought that in the beauty of the world hid a secret.” – Page 46
“In the end we all come to be cured of our sentiments.” – Page 57
“He had no plans and so he had everywhere to go.” – Page 63
“It was good that God kept the truths of life from the young as they were starting out or else they’d have no heart to start at all.” – Page 76
“He stood hat in hand over the unmarked earth.” – Page 83
“Between the wish and the thing the world lies waiting.” – Page 91
“He thought that if he lived long enough the world at last would all be lost. Like the dying world the newly blind inhabit, all of it slowly fading from memory.” – Page 103
“He knew he was going to die but he did not know when and he knew that it was certain. He said that once something has begun it will surely be seen through to the end.” – Page 116
“There is no such joy in the tavern as upon the road thereto.” – Page 127
“He had no idea how long he had been in the mountains. It was summer.” – Page 138
“He lay watching the boy and watching the fire. He kept a pistol under his blanket and he told himself that he would use it on the boy if it came to that.” – Page 146
“I never sleep,” the judge said. “I only dream.” – Page 157
“I don’t know how you do it. I truly don’t.” – Page 169
“He said that the secret of the world was its’ shape.” – Page 178
“He said that he was a Texican. Wasnt sure what part but somewhere in Texas.” – Page 186
“He had seen things that he would not speak of.” – Page 193
These quotes and page numbers are just a glimpse of the profound and evocative writing found in All the Pretty Horses. Dive into the novel to discover more of McCarthy’s beautifully crafted words and immerse yourself in the captivating story of John Grady Cole’s journey.
