17 Quotes by Rinker Buck

Americans were folks who loved to profess peace-loving values, but who fought about everything.

My last thought before falling asleep was that we are all a lot more capable of conquering obstacles and fears than we think.

All the heroes had crew cuts, platinum-blond wives and drove Corvettes. The media was devoted to this cult of innocence.

All I am saying is that sometimes you're doing quite a lot by not doing anything. You're not quitting. You just keep going. That's the pioneer spirit.

History almost everywhere is tragic and ironic, but in America the contrasts are more stark because we set such high ideals.

Riding across Nebraska in a covered wagon was a monthlong immersion therapy in kindness, a reminder of the essential decency of my country.

Crazyass passion is the staple of life and persistence its nourishing force. Without them, you cannot cross the trail.

All I am saying is that sometimes you’re doing quite a lot by not doing anything. You’re not quitting. You just keep going. That’s the pioneer spirit.

I do not believe in organized religion, herbal remedies, yoga, Reiki, kabbalah, deep massage, slow food, or chicken soup for the soul. The nostrums of Deepak Chopra and Barbara De Angelis cannot rescue people like me. I believe in crazyass passion.