Willie Morris
Willie Morris was a renowned American writer and editor, celebrated for his evocative portrayals of the American South. Born in 1934 in Mississippi, he became the youngest editor of Harper's Magazine in 1967. His acclaimed works include "North Toward Home" and "My Dog Skip," reflecting his deep connection to Southern culture and history. Morris's storytelling legacy continues to resonate, capturing the complexities and charm of Southern life.
Book summaries for books written by Willie Morris
Quotes
A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes, or designer clothes. A water logged stick will do just fine. A dog doesn't care if you're rich or poor, clever or dull, smart or dumb. Give him your heart and he'll give you his. How many people can you say that about? How many people can make you feel rare and pure and special? How many people can make you feel extraordinary?
A dog can never tell you what she knows from the smells of the world, but you know, watching her, that you know almost nothing.
The only creatures that are evolved enough to convey pure love are dogs and infants.
Dogs never bite me, just humans.
A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is the bone shared with the dog when you are just as hungry as the dog.
The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be.
No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does.
The dog is the most faithful of animals and would be much esteemed were it not so common. Our Lord God has made His greatest gifts the commonest.
Every dog must have his day.
Happiness is a warm puppy.
Some of our greatest historical and artistic treasures we place with curators in museums; others we take for walks.
When an eighty-five pound mammal licks your tears away, then tries to sit on your lap, it's hard to feel sad.