A man who wouldn't cheat for a poke don't want one bad

A man who wouldn't cheat for a poke don't want one bad enough. --Augustus "Gus" McCrae

📖 Larry McMurtry

🌍 American | 👨‍💼 Writer

🎂 June 3, 1936

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The quote by Augustus "Gus" McCrae from Larry McMurtry's "Lonesome Dove" reflects a perspective on desire and the lengths one might go for it. In saying that a man who wouldn't cheat for a sexual encounter doesn't want it badly enough, Gus underscores a certain pragmatism in human relationships and aspirations. It suggests that true desire may necessitate risk or moral compromise, which creates a stark view of passion and motivation.

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