22 Quotes by Bette Greene

The secret is in absolutely refusing to let the river beat you down. If I had to, I'd measure my progress in inches. One more inch I've swum—one less inch to swim. Once you know the secret, then nobody's river can bring you down.

My father chose acquiescence and life rather than resistance and death. Not a very admirable choice, but a very human one.

I believe that love is better than hate. And that there is more nobility in building a chicken coop than in destroying a cathedral.

Even if you forget everything else I want you to always remember that you are a person of value, and you have a friend who loved you enough to give you his most valued possession.

Like the Bible tells us, when a man will lay down his life for a friend, well, then there ain’t no greater love in this here world than that.

Fun, like champagne bubbles, can’t completely fill you up.

When people’s emotions are involved they don’t want to listen.

I wondered if a blessing is still a blessing if it lasts for only a little while.

I love Arkansas but I think Arkansas has its share of unlit minds.