With what dope I got I think it fills me in pretty well.

The people who lie the most are nearly always the clumsiest at it, and they're easier to fool with lies than most people, too. You'd think they'd be on the look-out for lies, but they seem to be the very ones that will believe almost anything at all.

I haven't laughed so much over anything since the hogs ate my kid brother.

I like women. I really like women.

A lot of fancier yarns come from people trying to tell the truth. It’s not easy once you’re out of the habit.

Joel Cairo: You always have a very smooth explanation ready. Sam Spade: What do you want me to do, learn to stutter?

Who shot him? I asked. The grey man scratched the back of his neck and said: Somebody with a gun.