Optimism in Life

When a child asks you something, answer him, for goodness’ sake. But don’t make a production of it. Children are children, but they can spot an evasion quicker than adults…

Harper Lee – To Kill a Mockingbird

Bad language is a stage all children go through, and it dies with time when they learn they’re not attracting attention with it.

Harper Lee – To Kill a Mockingbird

The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.

Harper Lee – To Kill a Mockingbird

You just hold your head high and keep those fists down. No matter what anybody says to you, don’t you let ’em get your goat.

Harper Lee – To Kill a Mockingbird

They’re certainly entitled to think that, and they’re entitled to full respect for their opinions… but before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself.

Harper Lee – To Kill a Mockingbird