Son, this is a sad thing, Augustus said. Loss of life always is. But the life is lost for good. Don't you go attempting vengeance. You've got more urgent business. If I ever run into Blue Duck I'll kill him. But if I don't, somebody else will. He's big and mean, but sooner or later he'll meet somebody bigger and meaner. Or a snake will bite him or a horse will fall on him, or he'll get hung, or one of his renegades will shoot him in the back. Or he'll just get old and die. He
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,...
