The Nearest Book

[phesina]

"You see, Darleen, Bobby's more heroic than I am because he's truly passionate and generous."

American Tabloid, by James Ellroy

[DJFyrewolf36]

We know the straight "A" examination when we see it, of course and we have reason to hope that the student will understand why his work receives our recognition.

William G. Perry Jr.: Examsmanship and the Liberal Arts (In the Dolphin Reader, 6th edition)

[krazyaboutkatz]

"Well, I do say, this party is just marvelous."

More Stuff On Your Cat by Mario Sarza

[JALB]

"This was brought to the lawyer the next morning, before he was out of bed; and he had no sooner seen it, and been told the circumstances, than he shot out a solemn lip."

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson

[Sirrahsim]

"But the taxes must be paid in hard currency; not in corn and hides and blocks of indigo, as the farmers did their business."

The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon

[karlyb]

"Quick, he whispered."

"The Road" by Cormac McCarthy


(Not much of a quote, is it?)