“How the excitement comes upon me to tell it all! In the quest of writing, the heart can speed up with anticipation--as it does, indeed, during the chase itself of whales. I can swear it, having done both, and I… — Sena Jeter Naslund Copy Share Image
Where we choose to be, where we choose to be--we have the power to determine that in our lives. We cannot reel time backward… — Sena Jeter Naslund Copy Share Image
“ Mortality is a cause for humility, she said to me. None of us knows when he might be taken, as your blessed father… — Sena Jeter Naslund Copy Share Image
“What is humor?' one of their professors had posed, and he had answered, ''nondangerous, unexpectedly inappropriate juxtaposition.” — Sena Jeter Naslund Copy Share Image
“Time is something of an enemy" she opined, "for us mortals. And yet I love it" - she fluttered her fingers in the air… — Sena Jeter Naslund Copy Share Image
Darkroom: A Memoir in Black and White is remarkable for its truth-telling about two important issues concerning Alabama's past and present: the civil rights… — Sena Jeter Naslund Copy Share Image
“I turned from my window. Suddenly it seemed odd for my neighbors on both sides to have visitors while I had none. For the… — Sena Jeter Naslund Copy Share Image
“Do you know why sailors wear gold in their ears?” Uncle asked me. “It was the law, long ago, that a sailor had to… — Sena Jeter Naslund Copy Share Image
“Honesty, like any inclination, can become a ruling passion, a monomania almost.” — Sena Jeter Naslund Copy Share Image
“What, in nature," Kit asked, "is the most beautiful thing you've seen? Or the most terrible?" "The Dismals," Giles answered promptly. "A beautiful aberration… — Sena Jeter Naslund Copy Share Image
Where there is a lack of other connections, of meaningful moments, in our lives, music can often full the gap. — Sena Jeter Naslund Copy Share Image
“That night, though I was weary with the day, I took to the roof again… My fingertips rested lightly on the wooden rail. I… — Sena Jeter Naslund Copy Share Image
“I feel only sorrow that I have failed to please. Sorrow-and not resentment-for my mother says that resentment is the most readily visible of… — Sena Jeter Naslund Copy Share Image
