Millhone Kinsey Quotes & Sayings

Except that, very rarely, when the sun shines on her in the same way the sun's rays light up the inside of Stonehenge once a year, Jack finds Ruthy mesmerising. — Jonathan Dunne

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

Acquaint thyself with God, if thou would'st tasteHis works. Admitted once to his embrace,Thou shalt perceive that thou was blind before:Thine eye shall be instructed; and thine heartMade pure shall relish with divine delightTill then unfelt, what hands divine have wrought. — William Cowper

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 contradictions are what make human behavior so maddening and yet so fascinating, all at the same time. — Joan D. Vinge

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

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

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

Grief is as contagious as a yawn. — Sue Grafton

This sucks the hind teat. — Patricia Grasso

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

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

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

The heart at peace is its own reward, needing nothing outside of itself to be fully content. — Guy Finley

Along with our over-giving is our own conditional giving pattern, which can fuel so much of our resentment and feelings of "victimization" by the people to whom we are giving. We may be completely unaware of our expectations of those we assist, and our own anger and resentment may catch us off guard. This is why our martyrdom is so hard on those around us. They are aware of the price we are exacting, even when we are in denial about our own motives and expectations. — Mary Crocker Cook

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

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

I often marveled that the interior peace of the woman was reflected so faithfully in her surroundings. Even the selection and arrangements of her possessions gave an aura of uncluttered calm. In addition, there was a directness in her approach to all of life
including housekeeping
that never failed to fascinate me.
Miss Alice was a person to whom color, symmetry of line and contrast of texture were important. — Catherine Marshall

Kinsey Millhone is a female Sam Spade; a thorough professional, a loner, clear-headed and unsentimental. — Lucille Kallen

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

Think what you hope for is that at different times of your life you're able to write the poetry that reflects the moment that you're in on your own journey. — Edward Hirsch

Hard-working immigrant workers in this country deserve a real path to citizenship as a part of comprehensive immigration reform ... We will continue to work with the immigrant rights community and our allies in Congress to devise a truly comprehensive model that places immigrant and workers' rights at the head of the line. — John Sweeney

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

He holds him with his glittering eye, And listens like a three years' child. — Samuel Taylor Coleridge

When I think of musical geniuses, I think of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and Prince. That's who comes to mind. — R. Kelly