I came to the conclusion that people were just peculiar, I withdrew from them, and never thought about them until I was forced to.

You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.

The book to read is not the one which thinks for you, but the one which makes you think. No book in the world equals the Bible for that.

The things that happen to people we never really know. What happens in houses behind closed doors, what secrets -

People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for.

Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.

He turned out the light and went into Jem's room. He would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.

Things are always better in the morning.

It's not necessary to tell all you know.

Writing is a process of self-discipline you must learn before you can call yourself a writer. There are people who write, but I think they're quite different from people who must write.

...but before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself.

Why sadness was created?So we could rest from laughing.

Brotherly love is Godly love.

You name the TV psychic - they're con men.

I'm poor white trash from the state of Washington.

I'm not that conscious of my writing, so pacing the lyrics doesn't really enter the picture.

I think the idea that death is not the end, that your dog's just gone to live on the farm, is limiting. Thoughts like that prevent you from making the most of the time that you have.

I have always been able to rise above the expectations.

The trick is to smoke a cigarette to calm your nerves and then take a big swig of strong liquor to tone your muscles.

People are pissed off about the seemingly impossible goal of social mobility. their proposed solution is to take the wheels off the cart.