“You can become unhinged and cut loose from the world. You can believe you are a permanent outsider. But the innocence of a child will bring you back and give you the shield of joy with which to protect yourself. I have learned this late in life but not too late. It’s never too late.”
― The Narrows
― The Narrows
“The rain continued through Monday morning and slowed Bosch’s drive into Brentwood to a frustrating crawl. It wasn’t heavy rain, but in Los Angeles any rain at all can paralyze the city. It was one of the mysteries Bosch could never fathom. A city largely defined by the automobile yet full of drivers unable to cope with even a mild inclemency.”
― The Harry Bosch Novels, Volume 2: The Last Coyote / Trunk Music / Angels Flight
― The Harry Bosch Novels, Volume 2: The Last Coyote / Trunk Music / Angels Flight
“They say anger is poison to your soul, but I think it feeds other parts of you. It can be like gasoline for your soul, but also like cocaine for your spirit.”
― House of Bone and Rain
― House of Bone and Rain
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