C. G. D. Roberts Quotes
he wouldn't mention, now or then, the illegal nine-millimeter automatic he had in his pocket. Why distress the woman you loved with minor details?
She could and had faced an armed laser in the hands of a mad mutant mercenary with less fear than she faced such unswerving emotion.
There were too many idiot men in the world, to her way of thinking. And most of them ended up bumping up against stubborn women.
Even a good place gets to be a rut, especially if you're standing in it alone... Alone and lonely have the same root.
Lots of people think things would be better some other way. That's why the world's lousy with theme parks.
I'm still picking pockets--I just do it as legally as I can. Being married to a cop limits certain activities.
Tom: If you love with kindness, even when you can't love with permanence, you'll deserve the one who's worthy along that path for you.
He'd done as he'd pleased and even had often enjoyed long runs of luck where he hadn't been caught. But the luckiest moment of his life had been being caught.
He had realised that most vital of humanities. he had touched lives. And he had raised three boys that no one had wanted into men.
Don't worry."... "We are right behind you." "Notice," Lilah added with a smile, "the direction is behind.
Have McNab take the edge if you need one. Can he handle bad cop?" "He does it really well during personal role-playing games when I'm the reluctant witness.
And still she felt more confident at the prospect of taking on the Russian Mafia than she did attending a backyard barbecue.
We make our own choices and we're each responsible for them. Blame and credit belong to the individual. You haven't the right to claim either from someone else.
Love's scary, and sometimes it's transient. But it's worth the risks and the nerves. It's even worth the pain.
I got you a present." "Did you?" "It's a book of poetry--romancy stuff. I thought, 'How schmaltzy is that,' so it seemed like the thing. Then I screwed up and left it in my desk at work
The man that put that hurt look in your eyes, could be worth everything, or nothing at all.
I had the blood and fire rule when my boys were young. You know, unless it's blood or fire, don't bother me.
I was educated by the nuns. Guilt and discipline combine those and you'll be pretty productive.
I'd always loved to read - and come from a family of readers - but I never thought about writing as a career.
I have to say you don't look anything like a policewoman." Maxia's perfect eyebrows arched as she gave Eve's dress a quick scan. "Leonardo dresses you, doesn't he?" "No, I usually do it myself.
You love tests?" "Well, yeah. There are questions and answers. True or false, multiple choice, essay. What's not to love?
I was just trying to get his attention!" the man protested at the top of his lungs. "If he'da listened, I wouldn'ta had to bash him.
Two women can't share a house comfortably, no matter how fond they might be of each other. It's got to be one woman's kitchen.
"It doesn't matter how long it takes." She thought of him, of them, the lifetime already shared. "It's how long it lasts."
Okay, you're right about that. But this whole ghost thing's irritating." "Park benches are irritating to you in some moods." "Depends on whether or not I want to sit down.
Her killer wrote a note on that stationary." "A note." Now Renquist's eyebrows lifted. "Well. That was rather arrogant of him, wasn't it?
You know, lieutenant, you wear your weapon the way other women wear pearls." "It's not a fashion accessory.
Roarke's brow cocked as he noted Casto take in the black satin that slithered over Eve's body. In the manner of men or unfriendly male dogs, Roarke showed his teeth.
If you’re looking for the full deal, the till-death deal, then look at me. No one’s ever going to love you, stick by you, understand how you work the way I do. (Malcolm Kavanaugh)
Roarke, what's going on here?' 'Lieutenant.' He leaned forward, touched his lips to hers. 'Indications are we're having a romance.
If that isn't typical male stupidity! If something doesn't work, kick it or swear at it!
What other thing, Eve?" "I love you. Sometimes it makes my stomach hurt, but I kind of like it. Tired now, come to bed. Love you.
Vending Machine: "This product has no known nutritional value and may cause irritability or wakefulness in some individuals. Please enjoy your selection and your day." Eve: "Up yours.