Category: Book Discussion
Notes, thoughts, feedback from JMRL book groups
“But then self-doubt has always been there for Billy, self-doubt and its cousin the berating voice, these faithful companions have always been on call to help him through the critical junctures of his life.”
“Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things can not be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.”
“The mind and heart cannot be demobilised as quickly as the platoon. On the contrary, like a fiery furnace at white heat, it takes a considerable time to cool.”
“If you want anything done right, you will have to see to it yourself every time.”
“Izz, I’ve learned the hard way that to have any kind of a future you’ve got to give up hope of ever changing your past.”
