As I made my way home, I thought Jem and I would get grown but there wasn't much else for us to learn, except possibly algebra.

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.

We only understand the true love of our lives when we bound ourself within the boundries of right and wrong.

You can want one thing and have a secret wish for its opposite.

Nothing soothes an upset Punjabi like dairy products.

The LORD Almighty has a day in store for all the proud and lofty, for all that is exalted (and they will be humbled).

Growing up, I was very much interested in jazz music.

I think with challenge comes a little more fun.

I feel arrogant trying to give people advice.

Someday she will be saved, and the past and all its pain will be rendered as smoothly palatable as the food we spoon to our babies.

But usually I'll wake up and start writing about nine o'clock. I'll probably write for about three hours, and I'll do that over the next month and a half.

Lovely flowers are the smiles of god's goodness.