Candy Harker

“The secret of a good lie is don't overly explain, and throw in one good detail.”
― Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees

“I felt someone should personally thank every rock out there for the human misery it had absorbed. We should kiss them one by one & say, we are sorry, but something strong & lasting had to do this for May, & you are the chosen ones. God bless your rock hearts.”
― Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees

“T. Ray said 'Who do you think you are? Julias Shakespeare?' The man sincerely thought that was Shakespeare's first name, and if you think I should have corrected him, you are ignorant about the art of survival.”
― Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees

“I'm tired of carrying around the weight of the world. I'm just going to lay it down now. It's my time to die, and it's your time to live. Don't mess it up.”
― Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees