Millhone Grafton Quotes & Sayings

...writing allows us to reposition ourselves so we can see what is otherwise in our mental blind spots or those things about oneself and the world that we neither can see nor understand from the spot where we stand. — Rob Bignell, Editor

Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you and be silent. — Epictetus

The critical lessons in life hold sway whether you like it or not. — Sue Grafton

I showered and shampooed. I even shaved the requisite legs and armpits just in case I fell in a swoon and one or the other was exposed to view. (Kinsey Millhone) — Sue Grafton

The search button on the browser no longer provides an objective search, but a commercial one. — Tim Berners-Lee

I wondered if I'd ever be nice enough to volunteer for anything. I was hoping not. — Sue Grafton

I didn't take the death-and-dismemberment talk very seriously. Where could you rent a chainsaw at this time of night? — Sue Grafton

I know there are people who believe you should forgive and forget. For the record, I'd like to say I'm a big fan of forgiveness as long as I'm given the opportunity to get even first. — Sue Grafton

panic inspires gross errors in judgement (Kinsey Millhone) — Sue Grafton

Grief is as contagious as a yawn. — Sue Grafton

The author says that though the Mexican War wound down, the interpretation of it was just beginning. — Harold Holzer

I pictured a section of the ladies' auxiliary cookbook for Sudden Death Quick Snacks ... Using ingredients one could keep on the pantry shelf in the event of tragedy. — Sue Grafton

If you're too busy to duck hunt or catch fish, then you're too busy. — Jase Robertson

Built into bad news is that sense of profound disbelief. The mind struggles to absorb the bare facts, defending itself against the larger implications. — Sue Grafton

I did an about-face and veered into the sandwich shop. What I ordered is none of your business, but it was really good. — Sue Grafton

Where do we go from here now that all of the children have grown up?
And how do we spend our time knowin' nobody gives us a damn. — Alan Parsons Project

While I'm not a big fan of nature, its intractability amuses me to no end. (Kinsey Millhone) — Sue Grafton

Beyond your own strength is Gods. Push yourself there."
- Kevin M. Kraft — Kevin M. Kraft

My father has made a museum with my cuttings and photographs. — Andres Iniesta

What the f~ck you're doing is pulling your head outta your ass and getting with the motherf~cking program, babe. — Lola Stark

This notice has been written, because I felt it a sacred duty to wipe the dust off their gravestones, and leave their dear names free from soil. — Charlotte Bronte

Maybe it was time to at least pretend to be a nicer person than i knew i was — Sue Grafton

Personally, I'd rather grow old alone than in the company of anyone I've met so far. I don't experience myself as lonely, incomplete, or unfulfilled, but I don't talk about that much. It seems to piss people off
especially men. (Kinsey Millhone) — Sue Grafton

That's what a good book does-it puts readers on their knees. It makes you want to believe in a world you just read about-the one that will make you feel different about the world you thought you lived in, the world that will never be the same. — Pat Conroy

For the record, I'd like to say that I'm a big fan of forgiveness as long as I have a chance to get even first
Kinsey Millhone, V is for Vengeance — Sue Grafton

The jolt of fear had burned all the red out of my blood. — Denis Johnson

Don't be the person who has an overflowing cup of knowledge but an inactive state of action. That serves no-one, that serves no purpose. — Tony Curl

Personally I don't endorse the notion of mortality. It's fine for other folk, but I disapprove of the concept for me and my loved ones. Seems unfair that we're not allowed to vote on the matter and not one of us is excused. Who made up that rule? - Kinsey Millhone — Sue Grafton

Once upon a time, I'd come close to being killed in the big trash bin outside. This counts as nostalgia for someone like me (p. 317).
Kinsey Millhone in V is for Vengeance — Sue Grafton

I dreamt of the Sun's demise, awoke to a bleak morning. — Anathema