Looking around, I thought the human species was in fine shape and tried to think of something more beautiful than women and couldn't come up with a thing. The propagation of the species was a dance of total joy.
Pat ConroyTeach them the quiet words of kindness, to live beyond themselves. Urge them toward excellence, drive them toward gentleness, pull them deep into yourself, pull them upward toward manhood, but softly like an angel arranging clouds. Let your spirit move through them softly.
Pat ConroyHere is all I ask of a book- give me everything. Everything, and don't leave out a single word.
Pat ConroyI loved my parents... but that can never change the fact that my father's violence ruined my childhood.
Pat Conroy