Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” is replete with profound wisdom and poignant reflections on human nature. Here, we delve into a selection of quotes from this literary masterpiece, complete with their respective page numbers, allowing readers to ponder the depths of its themes.
Quote 1
“The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.” – Page 140
Quote 2
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” – Page 30
Quote 3
“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.” – Page 112
Quote 4
“Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.” – Page 20
Quote 5
“Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don’t eat up people’s gardens, don’t nest in corncribs, they don’t do one thing but sing their hearts out for us.” – Page 119
Quote 6
“The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.” – Page 140
Quote 7
“As you grow older, you’ll see white men cheat black men every day of your life, but let me tell you something and don’t you forget it—whenever a white man does that to a black man, no matter who he is, how rich he is, or how fine a man he is, he is trash.” – Page 220
Quote 8
“It’s never an insult to be called what somebody thinks is a bad name. It just shows you how low they are.” – Page 162
Quote 9
“You might hear some ugly things, but don’t you let them get to you.” – Page 223
Quote 10
“The best way to avoid disappointment is to not expect anything from anyone.” – Page 156
Each of these quotes serves as a powerful reminder of the underlying messages in Lee’s work. They encapsulate lessons on empathy, justice, and moral fortitude that continue to resonate through generations.
