“The point, Gracie, is that some of the Irish are like that, locked in indecision, swinging from one possibility to another. And for people like that, sometimes the most dangerous thing is when they accidentally make a big decision. When they do take that step, it’s because someone pushed them, or because they tripped.” I see now, from the look on her face, that Gracie is getting it. “You think I’m like that? I’m like the man who can’t get himself to work?” “You need to make something of your life before life makes something of you.” Gracie just stares at me. When I look back, I realize”
― Within Arm's Reach
― Within Arm's Reach
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