In this passage from "Lonesome Dove" by Larry McMurtry, Augustus reflects on the tragedy of loss and advises against seeking revenge. He acknowledges the sorrow that comes with death, emphasizing that the lost life cannot be reclaimed. Instead of harboring thoughts of vengeance, he suggests focusing on more pressing matters in life.

Augustus believes that individuals like Blue Duck, who embody menace and danger, are bound to face their own consequences, whether through violence or aging. He reassures that eventually, justice will come, either through fate or the natural order of life, which renders revenge unnecessary.