They say a woman marries a man with the belief she can change him, and she can't. A man marries a woman with the belief that she won't change, and she does.
John Grisham
Relationships, Marriage, Change, Gender Differences, Societal Expectations
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“I struggle with racism every day.” John Grisham
Racism, Personal Battles, Societal Issues, Awareness, Everyday Challenges
John Grisham Racism, Personal Battles, Societal Issues, Awareness, Everyday Challenges“Pointing the finger at Ross Bannick was a terrifying act, not because she was afraid of being wrong, but because she feared the man himself.” John Grisham
Accusation, Fear, Courage, Justice, Personal Safety
John Grisham Accusation, Fear, Courage, Justice, Personal Safety“Guilt beyond a reasonable doubt means if he probably did it, then let’s get him off the streets.” John Grisham
Justice System, Burden Of Proof, Guilt, Legal Standards, Criminal Law
John Grisham Justice System, Burden Of Proof, Guilt, Legal Standards, Criminal Law“I'm not good at raising money. I don't like to raise money. It's been my experience that when I ask someone for money, it's not long before they return the favor.” John Grisham
Fundraising, Relationships, Reciprocity, Personal Discomfort, Social Dynamics
John Grisham Fundraising, Relationships, Reciprocity, Personal Discomfort, Social Dynamics“I can't imagine who would be covering a hearing in a forgotten case in East Nowhere, Florida.” John Grisham
Journalism, Legal Proceedings, Obscurity, Media Coverage, Small-town America
John Grisham Journalism, Legal Proceedings, Obscurity, Media Coverage, Small-town America“I’ve written 17 novels, and I’ve found out that fiction can’t keep up with real life.” John Grisham
Writing, Reality, Fiction, Personal Experience, Storytelling
John Grisham Writing, Reality, Fiction, Personal Experience, Storytelling“When witnesses concoct lies, they often miss the obvious.” John Grisham
Deception, Testimony, Oversight, Courtroom Tactics, Legal Strategy
John Grisham Deception, Testimony, Oversight, Courtroom Tactics, Legal Strategy“That's the best way to practice law, is writing about it and not having to be in the courtroom!” John Grisham
Legal Profession, Writing, Career Change, Humor, Professional Satisfaction
John Grisham Legal Profession, Writing, Career Change, Humor, Professional Satisfaction“Twenty years on, the books are still fun to write and I've still got lots of stories I want to tell, mainly about social injustice and people chewed up by the system.” John Grisham
Writing Career, Longevity, Social Issues, Storytelling, Author Motivation
John Grisham Writing Career, Longevity, Social Issues, Storytelling, Author Motivation“In one long glorious acknowledgment of failure, he laid himself bare before God.” John Grisham
Surrender, Confession, Spirituality, Vulnerability, Self-reflection
John Grisham Surrender, Confession, Spirituality, Vulnerability, Self-reflection“I'm alone and outgunned, scared and inexperienced, but I'm right.” John Grisham
Determination, Adversity, Conviction, Courage, Self-belief
John Grisham Determination, Adversity, Conviction, Courage, Self-belief“I'm not in favor of the death penalty. But I'm in favor of locking these people away in maximum security units where they can never get out. They can never escape. They can never be paroled. Lock the bad ones away. But you gotta rethink everybody else.” John Grisham
Criminal Justice, Punishment, Rehabilitation, Societal Safety, Prison Reform
John Grisham Criminal Justice, Punishment, Rehabilitation, Societal Safety, Prison Reform“I looked at her and tried to speak, but all I could think about was how shocked she’d be if I said what I was thinking.” John Grisham
Communication, Emotions, Inner Thoughts, Relationships, Vulnerability
John Grisham Communication, Emotions, Inner Thoughts, Relationships, Vulnerability“I always try to tell a good story, one with a compelling plot that will keep the pages turning. That is my first and primary goal. Sometimes I can tackle an issue-homelessness, tobacco litigation, insurance fraud, the death penalty-and wrap a good story around it.” John Grisham
Storytelling, Writing Goals, Social Issues, Literary Themes, Author Philosophy
John Grisham Storytelling, Writing Goals, Social Issues, Literary Themes, Author Philosophy“We like to say that skin color doesn’t matter, but that’s not always true. We often use it to open doors.” John Grisham
Race, Privilege, Societal Norms, Discrimination, Truth
John Grisham Race, Privilege, Societal Norms, Discrimination, Truth“Charlottesville is a quiet town with friendly people, good schools, lots of churches, parks, and a bustling, growing community that more or less revolves around one of the country's great public universities. Volunteerism is rampant, and dozens of nonprofits hustle about, solving problems and helping those in need.” John Grisham
Community, Education, Volunteerism, Small-town Life, Civic Engagement
John Grisham Community, Education, Volunteerism, Small-town Life, Civic Engagement“This is a game for me, and you have to admit I play it rather well.” John Grisham
Confidence, Competition, Skill, Attitude, Self-assurance
John Grisham Confidence, Competition, Skill, Attitude, Self-assurance“You don’t do it for the money. You do it for your soul.” John Grisham
Motivation, Passion, Integrity, Legal Profession, Personal Fulfillment
John Grisham Motivation, Passion, Integrity, Legal Profession, Personal Fulfillment“Perhaps in another era, a trial was an exercise in the presentation of facts, the search for truth, and the finding of justice. Now a trial is a contest in which one side will win and the other side will lose. Each side expects the other to bend the rules or to cheat, so neither side plays fair. The truth is lost in the melee.” John Grisham
Justice, Trials, Truth, Legal System, Courtroom Drama
John Grisham Justice, Trials, Truth, Legal System, Courtroom Drama“A lawyer had to be himself in the courtroom, and if he was afraid, so be it. The jurors were afraid too. Make friends with fear, Lucien always said, because it will not go away, and it will destroy you if left uncontrolled.” John Grisham
Legal Profession, Fear, Authenticity, Courtroom Drama, Personal Growth
John Grisham Legal Profession, Fear, Authenticity, Courtroom Drama, Personal Growth