You can't really get to know a person until you get in their shoes and walk around in them.
Harper LeeShe 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.
Harper LeeRest assured, as long as I am alive any book purporting to be with my cooperation is a falsehood.
Harper LeeWhen I pointed to him his palms slipped slightly, leaving greasy sweat streaks on the wall, and he hooked his thumbs in his belt. A strange spasm shook him, as if he heard fingernails scrape slate, but as I gazed at him in wonder the tension slowly drained from his face. His lips parted into a timid smile, and our neighborโs image blurred with my sudden tears. โHey, Boo,โ I said. โMr. Arthur, honey,โ said Atticus, gently correcting me. โJean Louise, this is Mr. Arthur Radley. I believe he already knows you.
Harper Lee