Mexican homes as a rule are closed off to the world by high blank walls of yellowish masonry, topped with broken glass to discourage escaladores, or climbing burglars. The gardens and fountains and other delights are hidden, as in an… — Charles Portis Copy Share Image
“Who is the best marshal they have?' The sheriff thought on it for a minute. He said, 'I would have to weigh that proposition.… — Charles Portis Copy Share
“Rooster said, "Fill your hand, you son of a bitch!" and he took the reins in his teeth and pulled the other saddle revolver… — Charles Portis Copy Share
I didn't care for beat reporting, covering the same thing day after day - short attention span. — Charles Portis Copy Share
“In South Texas I saw three interesting things. The first was a tiny girl, maybe ten years old, driving in a 1965 Cadillac. She… — Charles Portis Copy Share
“With that, Quincy brought the bowie knife down on Moon's cuffed hand and chopped off four fingers which flew up before my eyes like… — Charles Portis Copy Share
My Master of Arts degree means nothing at all to these monkeys and I have come to share their indifference. — Charles Portis Copy Share
I had hated these ponies for the part they played in my father's death but now I realized the notion was fanciful, that it… — Charles Portis Copy Share
“If I had received good instruction as a child I would be with my family today and at peace with my neighbors. I hope… — Charles Portis Copy Share
“He drank even as he rode, which looked difficult. I cannot say it slowed him down any, but it did make him silly. Why… — Charles Portis Copy Share
You must pay for everything in this world one way and another. There is nothing free except the Grace of God. You cannot earn… — Charles Portis Copy Share
It was old President Diaz who said that nothing ever happens in Mexico until it happens. Things rock along from day to day, and… — Charles Portis Copy Share
