Quotes from Jinx Schwartz

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever—Jacques Yves Cousteau The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach - waiting for a gift from the sea—Anne Morrow Lindbergh

So now I was wine-less and new-book-less, which for me is a grievous state of affairs.

I was then operating under the Edna Ferber theory: Being an old maid is like death by drowning—a really delightful sensation after you have ceased struggling.

To paraphrase W.C. Fields, the bastard drove me to drink and I forgot to thank him

You cannot choose your battlefield, The Gods do that for you, But you can plant a standard where a standard never flew.—Nathalia Crane

My clawed fingers lost all feeling after the first quarter-mile as I clung to anything within reach, and my right foot was numb from stomping an imaginary brake pedal.

there's a better place to store your dead batteries than in your camera." "Yeah, I know. I usually keep them in my flashlight.

The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works.— Saint Augustine

It has been my experience that the only person who enjoys a meeting is the person who calls it so they can look important and boss everyone around.

Bad news isn't wine. It doesn't improve with age.— Colin Powell

was so depressed last night I called one of those suicide hot lines. I reached a call center in Pakistan. They got all excited and asked if I could drive a truck.—Anonymous on the Internet

Thou canst not joke an Enemy into a Friend; but thou may'st a Friend into an Enemy.— Benjamin Franklin

Miz Hetta? Inquiring minds wanna know." "You really want

THREE SHEETS TO THE WIND (Nautical term): A reference to the sheets (ropes) of a sail becoming loosened, rendering the sail useless (drunk)

I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dryrot. I would rather be a superb meteor every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of a man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.

It is my theory that what others don't see you've eaten doesn't count.

I'll have you know that inside of this body is a skinny woman yelling to escape, but I've quite successfully pacified her with Fritos.

Texas women have an amazing sense of purpose when they lose it. They're the best girls in the world—they're loyal and fun, but when they get mad, they'll try to kill you.—John Cusack

Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.—George Bernard Shaw

She sketched people, noting their habits. This information was to be shared with others at the camp, even though she instinctively disliked these men.

If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and man.—Mark Twain