Walter Farley Quotes & Sayings

On his office wall he had a note to himself: 'Money is necessary
but it isn't too important.' Money meant for him to keep on writing and to go his own way. — Walter Farley

Yet when books have been read and reread, it boils down to the horse, his human companion, and what goes on between them. — Walter Farley

His mane was like a crest, mounting, then falling low. His neck was long and slender, and arched to the small, savagely beautiful head. The head was that of the wildest of all wild creatures- a stallion born wild- and it was beautiful, savage, splendid. A stallion with a wonderful physical perfection that matched his savage, ruthless spirit. — Walter Farley

Dedicated to all boys and girls who love horses but never have had one of their own — Walter Farley

The Black was looking out on the open sea; his ears pricked forward, his thin-skinned nostrils quivering, his black mane flowing like windswept flame. Alec could not turn his eyes away; he could not believe such a perfect creature existed. — Walter Farley

You've never in your life seen a horse run so fast! He's all power-all beauty. — Walter Farley

Imagination can help you reach into the heavens to grasp an idea, bring it down to earth, and make it work. — Walter Farley

I believe that half the trouble in the world comes from people asking 'What have I achieved?' rather than 'What have I enjoyed?' I've been writing about a subject I love as long as I can remember
horses and the people associated with them, anyplace, anywhere, anytime. I couldn't be happier knowing that young people are reading my books. But even more important to me is that I've enjoyed so much the writing of them. — Walter Farley

You need luck to keep going. It takes more than skill to stay alive. — Walter Farley