272 Quotes by Sue Grafton

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

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

I did discover that if you're interested in low wages, a bookstore ranks below retail clothing sales, except the hours are worse.

Lucky is the spouse who dies first, who never has to know what survivors endure.

pretending to do something when you're doing nothing is an art form in itself.

I find it so liberating when other people are rude. It makes me feel mild and lazy and mean.

I can just about promise you Philip Marlowe was never as dainty as I.

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

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.