Spade Quotes

“I hate vulgar realism in literature. The man who would call a spade a spade should be compelled to use one.”

“As if Spade's chivalry would allow him to do anything to a woman. The harshest punishment she could imagine him dishing out to Cat would be refusing to open a door for her.”

“I don't lack for bed partners, so I don't need to scrounge for unwilling scraps.-Spade”

“It is about time that, atheist or no, we call a spade a spade, and outed lies, and suspicious statements are placed against the backdrop of a linguistic litmus test.”

“I never thought that I would become a staple in the Australian cultural diet. The equivalent of bread or milk, or a fine old Tasmanian Mauve Vein. I think it's because I talk about things that people dare not mention. I don't mean raunchy things or unsavoury things. I call a spade a spade - I discuss things in a realistic manner.”

“There's always something funny about men chasing women.”

“It's funny because it's funny.”

“Anyone can be a fool, but the one recognizes it and admits it is on the path to wisdom.”

“Life is too short to hold back, so live It as if It's not guaranteed.”

“Conflict and character are the heart of good fiction, and good mystery has both of those in spades.”