Slim quotes

Question 1

Natural authority

Answer 1

1. “Prince of the ranch”
2. “There was a gravity in his manner and a quiet so profound that all talk stopped when he spoke”
3. “He moved with a majesty achieved only by royalty and master craftsmen”
4. “Slim’s opinions were law”
5. “Slim don’t need to wear no high-heeled boots”

Question 2

Moral compass and mercy

Answer 2

1. “A guy got to sometimes”
2. “You hadda, George. I swear you hadda”
3. “Maybe ever’body in the whole damn world is scared of each other”
4. “That dog ain’t no good to himself”
5. “Take a shovel”

Question 3

Understanding of people

Answer 3

1. “Slim looked through George and beyond him”
2. “His ear heard more than was said to him”
3. “His tone was friendly. It invited confidence without demanding it
4. “He ain’t mean” -> “I can tell a mean guy from a mile off”
5. “Slim’s calm invitation to confidence”