Douglas Pratt > Quotes

“Part of me wanted to move around the desk and comfort her. It wouldn’t help. Grief, regret, and anger overcame her. A hug or a pat from me would not help. The best I could do was sit here and let her feel those emotions. The wounds bled at the moment. Soon, scabs would form, bleeding when she picked at them. When it was all said and done, the scars would remain. Reminders of the pain that no longer hurt.”
― Douglas Pratt, Devil Water

“Ignorance can usually be cured. Stupidity, on the other hand, seems terminal.”
― Douglas Pratt, Shark Pass

“The afternoon sun was dropping in the east,”
― Douglas Pratt, Dark Cay

“tourist.”
― Douglas Pratt, Diamond Reef

“He turned to me as the two uniformed officers stepped into their duties. “You get to hang out in the other office with the secretary.” “I’m not trying to shame you, but the more inclusive term is ‘assistant.”
― Douglas Pratt, Runaway Tide

“No, the commander should know better. The best laid plans fly out the window when the battle starts. There must be a contingency.”
― Douglas Pratt, Havana Sunrise