A Lesson Before Dying

Ernest J. Gaines

Important Quotations Explained

1. What justice would there be to take this life? Justice, gentlemen? Why, I would just as soon put a hog in the electric chair as this.

2. It doesn't matter anymore. Just do the best you can. But it won't matter.

3. I want me a whole gallona ice cream.

4. I want you to show them the difference between what they think you are and what you can be.

5. Good by mr wigin tell them im strong tell them im a man

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