“Joe had always considered individual words as finite units of currency, and he believed in savings.” Power Of WordsVisual WritingEconomy Of Language Book:Open Season Source: Open Season
“In his experience, character wasn't relegated to any particular political party over the other.” CharacterTruthPolitics Book:Wolf Pack Source: Wolf Pack
“...sometimes we see things in animals that aren't really there. It's called transference, if that makes any sense. ...I think there are a lot of people who say they do things for animals when they're really doing it for themselves. They see things in animals that might not really be there. I think sometimes that hurts the animals in the end, and it hurts other people, too. ...There are people on both sides of the issue who think animals are more valuable than people are...” Common SenseEcologyBureaucracyEnvironmental ProtectionTransferenceEndangered Animals Book:Open Season Source: Open Season
“...As Joe walked back to them, he heard the cow elk gurgle and settle into the grass on top of her calf. "This is what wolves do," Joe said, his voice calm, a betrayal of what he felt. "I'm not saying they shouldn't be here, but this is what they do. They're wolves. I know it sounds real nice to say they're magical and beautiful and they balance nature and restore an ecosystem--and it's true, they do that. But this is how they do it. They go after the weakest first. When the mother stays back, the wolves open a hole in her belly and pull out her entrails. Then they wait until she doesn't have the strength to protect herself, then they'll move in and tear her throat out.” ReasonRealityEnvironmentCommon SenseRationalityLaws Of NatureSurvival Of The Fittest Book:Savage Run Source: Savage Run
“I don't know why it is that alcohol and tobacco are now bad, but jolts of caffeine are suddenly good. It is beyond me, and it makes me feel old.” HypocrisyChanging TimesCaffeine AddictionFeeling Old Book:Open Season Source: Open Season
“there's nothing worse on this earth than privileged bureaucratic assholes who work the system. they never get caught, and if they do, there are no real consequences.” Happy CampingHappy PlaygroundsHappy Campers Book:Breaking Point Source: Breaking Point
“The only kind of people who would be knocking down big animals now would be poachers or cattle rustlers, and either could be desperate and dangerous if caught in the act.” Animal CrueltyVillainyPoachingCattle Rustling Book:Open Season Source: Open Season