Compassion Quote by Alafair Burke

No Time For Goodbye is a deliciously smart thriller, full of surprises and perfect pacing. I'm jealous I didn't write it.

— Alafair Burke

“I get sad every time I hear a person say "I don't read." It's like saying "I don't learn," or "I don't laugh," or…

— Alafair Burke

Apparently, an undocumented side effect of dope is a gross overestimation of one's own intelligence. Dopers become convinced they've hidden their stash so well…

— Alafair Burke

Teaching does allow me to keep one foot in the youthful waters I tend to occupy in my novels, so I'm thankful for that.…

— Alafair Burke

Apathy is grossly undervalued and never there for me when I need it.

— Alafair Burke

Anyone who was tempted to draw comparisons between my father's 'Dave Robicheaux' series and my first book quickly gave up.

— Alafair Burke

Hmmm... cooking with wine? I usually drink wine while cooking... I do a good braised short ribs with cabernet, though. We're big red wine…

— Alafair Burke

In our system, we leave questions of fact to a jury. But to render a verdict, a jury must know the law. For this,…

— Alafair Burke

I've learned to accept the fact that my students are far too busy preparing for their own legal careers to care one bit about…

— Alafair Burke

Just as I know the usual rules of law enforcement, I also know the exceptions and invoke those frequently. I don't feel a need…

— Alafair Burke

Before we condemn the jurors who acquitted George Zimmerman, we should remember that they were asked to do something extraordinary. They were asked to…

— Alafair Burke

I was the weirdest kid: I wanted to see the police file - in grade school! I was convinced I could crack the case…

— Alafair Burke