Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.
Harper Lee
- Life
- 1926-2016
- Occupations
- writer, novelist, musician
- Notable works
- To Kill a Mockingbird, Go Set a Watchman
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I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway...you rarely win, but sometimes you do.
Harper Lee
People in their right minds never take pride in their talents.
Harper Lee