How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself.

In the Soviet army it takes more courage to retreat than advance.

Light, God&#39;s eldest daughter, is a principal beauty in a building.

I felt so happy I could barely stay in my skin

I&#39;m not one of those James Joyce intellectuals who can stand back and look at the whole edifice... It was a slow process for me to just crawl out of it, like a snake leaving his skin behind.

What are they, Dad? Cows, son. What are cows, Dad? Cows are cows, son. We

Ooh, aren’t we getting solemn, and where did I leave my soapbox? Look

When I act tough they listen politely till the spasm passes. They know.

When I look back on my childhood I wonder how I survived at all. It was, of course, a miserable childhood: the happy childhood is hardly worth your while. Worse than the ordinary miserable childhood is the miserable Irish childhood, and worse yet is the miserable Irish Catholic childhood.

Through journal writing, you’ll discover how to get more benefit from everything that you’ve experienced. In the process, you’ll discover that what you’ve learned from being a survivor has enriched your life beyond anything you’ve ever imagined.

I say, Billy, what’s the use in playing croquet when you’re doomed? He says, Frankie, what’s the use of not playing croquet when you’re doomed?

Women stand with their arms folded chatting. They don't sit because all they do is stay at home, take care of the children, clean the house and cook a bit and the men need the chairs. The men sit because they are worn out from walking to the Labour Exchange every morning to sign for the dole, discussing the world's pro less and wondering what to do with the rest of the day.

Frank McCourt

Quotes by Frank McCourt

Written By Frank McCourt

Written By Frank McCourt

Written By Frank McCourt

Written By Frank McCourt

Written By Frank McCourt

Written By Frank McCourt

Written By Frank McCourt

Written By Frank McCourt

Written By Frank McCourt

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