“I’m serious, now let me know every time you see her cry. The thought brings me great joy. Hope.” EmotionCryingEmotional Pain Book:Bird of Paradise Source: Bird of Paradise
“Wasting talent is a sin. I’m not big on sin, but I know a sin when I see one staring me in the face. I’m not big on sin, but I know a sin when I see one staring me in the face. It’s just not courteous to not use or wear something that somebody’s given you as a well-meaning gift. It goes against Southern ways, not that God is Southern by any stretch of the imagination, but I do think He expects us to be an example for the rest of the country, as far as manners go.” GodSinMannersGiftsSoutherners Book:Bird of Paradise Source: Bird of Paradise
“The choice was whether to be sad and foolish or sad and reasonable.” ChoicesSad Book:Bird of Paradise Source: Bird of Paradise
“His parents were tiny people and knew how to dance. Scotty danced, too, with a variety of women, I’m sure, though I never acknowledged this to myself until years later. He knew charm.” DancingCharmCharmingInfidelity Book:Bird of Paradise Source: Bird of Paradise
“Announcements are best kept intact until stomachs are satisfied. News settles easier when blood sugar is stable.” AnnouncementsSurprises Book:Bird of Paradise Source: Bird of Paradise