I was already a wreck when I went in, and prison nearly destroyed what little was left of me. I was worse when I came out than I was when I went in, and was not positively changed in any way.
Patricia McConnellOne of the principle things life has taught me is that we always have a choice. When we say we "can't," we usually mean we're just not willing to pay the price.
Patricia McConnellI was addicted to amphetamines at the time I got busted, but I tend to think I was on a determined, self-destruct course that had little to do with the effect of Benzedrine.
Patricia McConnellWe humans are in such a strange positionโwe are still animals whose behavior reflects that of our ancestors, yet we are uniqueโunlike any other animal on earth. Our distinctiveness separates us and makes it easy to forget where we came from. Perhaps dogs help us remember the depth of our roots, reminding usโthe animals at the other end of the leashโthat we may be special, but we are not alone. No wonder we call them our best friends.
Patricia McConnell