Sarah

“As long as he was ignorant of God's direction for him, he could make mistakes without feeling any guilt. Once he had knowledge of God's plan for him, then he was accountable for his actions. In his confused state, it was hard for him to tell which was better: following God's lead down a difficult path or taking the easier route by forging ahead on his own, unprotected by God.”
― Patricia Haley, Unforgiving

“Our mama didn't leave me and Lurelia, but she couldn't love none of us. She was born not even ten years after the Civil War. The ground was too dry for love to grow.”
― Tayari Jones , Kin

“If nothing else, she'd learned not to push. When people were ready to make changes in their life, they'd make it happen. Nobody had the power to push them before the appointed time and get meaningful, sustainable results.”
― Patricia Haley, Unforgiving

“Granny's speech was different when she had her teeth in. It was like listening to someone try to talk left-handed.”
― Tayari Jones, Kin