She knew full well the enormity of her offense, but because her desires were stronger than the code she was breaking, she persisted in breaking it.

Some negroes lie, some are immoral, some negro men are not be trusted around women - black and white. But this is a truth that applies to the human race and to no particular race of men.

Scout, I´m telling you for the last time, shut your trap or go home - I declare to the Lord you´re gettin´ more like a girl every day!” With that, I had no option but to join them.

Characters make their own plot. The dimensions of the characters determine the action of the novel.

You can choose your friends but you sho' can't choose your family, an' they're still kin to you no matter whether you acknowledge 'em or not, and it makes you look right silly when you don't.

I would advise anyone who aspires to a writing career that before developing his talent he would be wise to develop a thick hide.

That proves something- that a gang of wild animals can be stopped, simply because they're still human.