Perhaps it is so with everyone, that he looks for weakness in the strong to find promise of strength in his weakness.

“To be alive at all is to have scars. ”

“But you said you did not love our father. How can you have faith in him if you …”

“They come, an' they quit an' go on; an' every damn one of 'em's got a little pi…”

“Pa said, "Won't you say a few words? Ain't none of our folks ever been buried w…”