Raymond Chandler Inspirational Quotes (124)

However toplofty and idealistic a man may be, he can always rationalize his right to earn money.

When the plot flags, bring in a man with a gun.

Tall, aren't you? she said. I didn't mean to be. Her eyes rounded. She was puzzled. She was thinking. I could see, even on that short acquaintance, that thinking was always going to be a bother to her.

I hung up. It was a good start, but it didn’t go far enough. I ought to have locked the door and hidden under the desk.