The Long Way Home Quotes

“Got a head full of lightning, a hat full of rain.”
― Tom Waits

“I always took the long way home. Wherever I was going, I always took the long way to get there. But I always went my own way, and I always knew I’d get there.”
― Drue Grit

“There is a balm in Gilead
to make the wounded whole".”
― Louise Penny

“Can I get you a drink?' He stepped toward an old refrigerator.

'You used to stock it with beer,' said Clara, following him. "We'd have parties in your studio after class on Fridays.'

'Yes, can't do that anymore. New administration, new rules. Lemonade?' He offered them a beer.”
― Louise Penny, The Long Way Home

“Now get out there before he steals the condiments,' said the cook.
'I know the type. Sneaky.'

Constable Stuart stood up straight, miffed, then sneaked quickly back to his breakfast.”
― Louise Penny, The Long Way Home

“Gamache put his hand on Beauvoir's arm to stop him. 'Clara's in charge. She knows what she's doing.'

'She once ate potpourri thinking it was chips.' said Jean-Guy. 'She took a bath in soup, thinking it was bath salts. She turned a vacuum cleaner into a sculpture. She has no idea what she's doing.'

Gamache smiled. 'At least if it all goes south, we have someone else to blame for once.'

'YOU do,' mumbled Beauvoir, tossing his bag into the back of the van. 'I always blamed you anyway. I'm no further ahead.”
― Louise Penny, The Long Way Home