Mike Robinson

“He makes a careful inventory of his thoughts and decides that he isn’t unhappy. He just desires no further movement, for the time being. If there’s pleasure in action, there’s peace in stillness.”
― Emily St. John Mandel, Sea of Tranquility

“The Ranger troop!” said Rooster, with some contempt. “I tell you what you do. You go tell John Wesley Hardin about the Ranger troop. Don’t tell me and sis.”
― Charles Portis, True Grit

“Why is it calm in the early morning? You will notice that lakes are usually still and smooth before daybreak.”
― Charles Portis, True Grit

“I am a Federal officer!” said Rooster. “Who all is in there? Speak up and be quick about it!” “A Methodist and a son of a bitch!” was the insolent reply. “Keep riding!”
― Charles Portis, True Grit