You must pay for everything in this world one way and another. There is nothing free except the Grace of God. You cannot earn that or deserve it.

As he drank, little brown drops of coffee clung to his mustache like dew. Men will live like billy goats if they are let alone.

It was old President Diaz who said that nothing ever happens in Mexico until it happens. Things rock along from day to day, and then all at once you are caught up in a rush of unforeseen events.

I have known some horses and a good many more pigs who I believe harbored evil intent in their hearts. I will go further and say all cats are wicked, though often useful. Who has not seen Satan in their sly faces?

One time you smash a bug with no mercy. Another time you find one helpless on his back with his legs flailing the air, and you flip him over and let him go on his way. The struggle that touches the heart.

You do not think much of me, do you, Cogburn?" "I don't think about you at all when your mouth is closed.

If you want anything done right you will have to see to it yourself every time.