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I have been hunted for twenty-one years. I have literally lived in the saddle. I have never known a day of perfect peace
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"I have been hunted for twenty-one years. I have literally lived in the saddle. I have never known a day of perfect peace"

- Frank James

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Frank James' quote speaks with the tough life he has actually lived. For twenty-one years, he has been hunted, living a life on the run. He has invested much of his time in the saddle, riding from place to location in an effort to stay one step ahead of his pursuers. He has never ever understood a day of peace, constantly looking over his shoulder and living in worry of being captured. His quote is a testament to the severe reality of life on the run, and the toll it can take on a person. It is a suggestion of the importance of freedom and the value of a life without fear.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Frank James between January 10, 1843 and February 18, 1915. He/she was a famous Celebrity from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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