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. — Charles Portis Copy Share Image
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 Image
“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 Image
I didn't care for beat reporting, covering the same thing day after day - short attention span. — Charles Portis Copy Share Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
My Master of Arts degree means nothing at all to these monkeys and I have come to share their indifference. — Charles Portis Copy Share Image
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 Image
“I will go further and say all cats are wicked, though often useful” — Charles Portis Copy Share Image
“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 Image
