Quote by Robert M. Gates

“To most of us, it was merely a matter of form. We would have voted the contract right then and there.”

— Harry Kemelman

“It was really almost a 90-yard punt, and had the sort of hang-time the Special Teams Asst. said you could have tender and sensitive…

— David Foster Wallace

“In this case I read on. And on. First with the sinking feeling that it was not bad enough to quit, then with a…

— Walker Percy

“The punter never made her feel quite so taken care of, never made her feel about to be entered by something that didn't know…

— David Foster Wallace

“Yeah, I figured you’d be down about that.” The LT sighed and leaned against a shelf, an uncharacteristically casual gesture from the man. “But…

— Annabeth Albert

“position was unexpectedly vacated.”

— Michael C. Grumley

“An' you told him what I said about a verbal contract not being worth the paper it's printed on?”

— Terry Pratchett

“I had to let go first. Trying to control the timing and outcome was a terrible waste of energy. My intentions were already out…

— Bronnie Ware

“, ‘who got out before you did, offers you a different kind of private-sector job. Kind of like what you used to do for…

— Tom Wood

“Lord?” “You’re done.” Bree’s dark eyes flew wide. “Done? You mean done for the day?” “Done. For good. Get your shit and get out.”…

— Meghan March

I was just offered a contract on your life, for enough money to make it worth my while." It was my turn to be…

— Laurell K. Hamilton

“Layoffs were upon us. They had been rumored for months, but now it was official. If you were lucky, you could sue. If you…

— Joshua Ferris