We all have much more in common than we have difference. I would say that about people all over the world. They don't know how much in common that they have
Ernest GainesI think I'm a very religious person. I think I believe in God as much as any man does. I don't only believe in God, I know there's God.
Ernest GainesThere will always be men struggling to change, and there will always be those who are controlled by the past.
Ernest GainesI was raised by a lady that was crippled all her life but she did everything for me and she raised me. She washed our clothes, cooked our food, she did everything for us. I don't think I ever heard her complain a day in her life. She taught me responsibility towards my brother and sisters and the community.
Ernest GainesDon't tell me to believe. Don't tell me to believe in the same God or laws that men believe in who commit these murders. Don't tell me to believe that God can bless this country and that men are judged by their peers. Who among his peers judged him? Was I there? Was the minister there? Was Harry Williams there? Was Farrell Jarreau? Was my aunt? Was Vivian? No, his peers did not judge him, and I will not believe.
Ernest Gaines