One must lie under certain circumstances and at all times when one can't do anything about them.

Harper Lee

Tags: acceptance lies



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I suggested that one could be a ray of
sunshine in pants just as well, but Aunty said that one had to behave like a
sunbeam, that I was born good but had grown progressively worse every year.

Harper Lee

Tags: humor



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I know now what he was trying to do, but Atticus was only a man. It takes a
woman to do that kind of work.

Harper Lee

Tags: inspirational



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A mob's always made up of people, no matter what. Mr. Cunningham was part of a mob last night, but he was still a man. Every mob in every little Southern town is always made up of people you know--doesn't say much for them, does it?

Harper Lee

Tags: mob mob-mentality to-kill-a-mockingbird atticus harper-lee



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When stalking one’s prey, it is best to take one’s time. Say nothing, and as sure as eggs he will become curious and emerge.

Harper Lee


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Whatever she says to you, it’s your job
not to let her make you mad.

Harper Lee

Tags: anger



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I’d rather you shot at tin cans in the back yard, but I know you’ll go after birds. Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.

Harper Lee

Tags: killing



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There’s something in our world that makes men lose their heads—they couldn’t be fair if they tried.

Harper Lee

Tags: lose win



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Havin' a gun around's an invitation to somebody to shoot you.

Harper Lee

Tags: killing



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Persecution comes from people who are prejudiced.

Harper Lee

Tags: people



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