Famous quotes containing the word nugent:
“Thats right, son. Thats why I keep my hat on, so my horns dont show. Why Ive got more wives than Solomon hisself. At least thats what folks around here say. And if they dont say it, they, they think it.”
—Frank S. Nugent (19081965)
“Lars Jorgensen: Its this country killed my boy. Yes, by golly, I tell you Ethan
Mrs. Jorgensen: Now Lars. It just so happens we be Texicans. A Texican is nothing but a human man way out on a limb, this year, and next, maybe for a hundred more. But I dont think itll be forever. Someday this countrys going to be a fine good place to be. Maybe it needs our bones in the ground before that time can come.”
—Frank S. Nugent (19081965)
“Newspaperman: That was a magnificent work. There were these mass columns of Apaches in their war paint and feather bonnets. And here was Thursday leading his men in that heroic charge.
Capt. York: Correct in every detail.
Newspaperman: Hes become almost a legend already. Hes the hero of every schoolboy in America.”
—Frank S. Nugent (19081965)