Mutual defiance made them alike.

Dill said striking a match under a turtle was hateful. “How do you know a match don't hurt him?” “Turtles can't feel, stupid,” said Jem. “Where you ever a turtle, huh?

To be a serious writer requires discipline that is iron fisted. It's sitting down and doing it whether you think you have it in you or not. Everyday. Alone. Without interruption. Contrary to what most people think, there is no glamour to writing. In fact, it's heartbreak most of the time.

hold your head high and keep those fists down - Atticus Finch

Before Jem looks at anyone else he looks at me, and I’ve tried to live so I can look squarely back at him.

It was times like these when I thought my father, who hated guns and had never been to any wars, was the bravest man who ever lived.

Cecil Jacobs is a big wet hen!