34 Quotes by Damon Runyon

He was a great writer and a great guy,'' Madden said Monday on his KCBS radio show.

I long ago come to the conclusion that all life is six to five against.

The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but that’s the way to bet.

In all the history of the boxing game, you’ll find no human interest story to compare with the life narrative of James J. Braddock.

Life is tough, and it’s really tough when you’re stupid.

I’m inspired by love, by the moments that we commit to something with all our heart – be it a person, a project, an animal, anything really. It’s undeniably inspiring, that acknowledgment of existence, that I love, that I care. That fills me with purpose.

Growing up in that fashion is a breeding ground for insecurity and doubt; it also leaves you questioning motives. It took me a long time to see the world as I want it without constantly looking for approval. I still fall, but I’m better suited for survival.