Patrick D. Smith
Born: 01-01-1927
Patrick D. Smith was an acclaimed American author known for his vivid depictions of Florida's rich history and landscapes. Born in 1927 in Mississippi, Smith's works often explore themes of resilience and survival. His most celebrated novel, "A Land Remembered," is a multi-generational saga that captures the spirit of the Florida pioneers. Smith's storytelling earned him multiple literary awards and cemented his legacy as a significant voice in Southern literature.
Book summaries for books written by Patrick D. Smith
Quotes
If you ain't no better'n a snake, you ain't no good.
A man who works like a dog all his life is not a man to be envied. He is a fool.
Sometimes it's a good thing to remember where we come from.
God made the earth. We don't own it. We don't have a right to destroy it.
The best place to find happiness is in your own heart.
People can be real stupid when it comes to things they don't understand.
It's not right to want something for nothing.
Sometimes you don't know what you want until you get it.
The people in this world who get the most out of life are those who enjoy what they do.
The only way to make a man good is to make him suffer.
When a man is too proud, he's bound to fall.
Sometimes a man's gotta take a stand, even if he's standing alone.