Great First Sentence Memoir Quotes & Sayings

There is no quiet place in the white man's cities. No place to hear the unfurling of leaves in spring, or the rustle of an insect's wings. But perhaps it is because I am a savage and do not understand. The clatter only seems to insult the ears. — Chief Seattle

Memory is a magpie after chips of colored glass and ribbon rather than the upright accuracy of objective sequence. — Larry Woiwode

Shattered edges of the diamonds rough sets to cut the unsuspecting. — Truth Devour

You going to be a scientist when you grow up? That sort of question deserved a blank stare, which it got. — Philip Pullman

Steve Rom's bravery is unique. Faced with life-threatening circumstances, he focused his determination and spirit to defeat an unbeatable disease. Steve's story is an inspiration to all. — Fred Dryer

There is no perfect solution to depression, nor should there be. And odd as this may sound we should be glad of that. It keeps us human. — Lesley Hazleton