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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
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"Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" Quotes

A non-fiction account of a murder trial in Savannah, Georgia, that delves into the eccentric characters and social dynamics of the city.

Quotes

People will walk right out of their way to step on your face.

John Berendt

human naturebetrayal

A man can fire a gun and miss, but he can't miss the sound.

John Berendt

violenceperception

A man would never be afraid of a woman with a powerful personality. It's when she only has a powerful body that she becomes intimidating.

John Berendt

gender dynamicspower

I have always been a voyeur. I like to watch people, and I like to watch things. I've always liked to watch.

John Berendt

curiosityobservation

I like to see the lights come on gradually in the city. It's a slow process, but it happens. It's as if the city is slowly waking up.

John Berendt

city lifeobservation

Some people like to paint trees. I like to watch the trees paint people.

John Berendt

observationperspective

I'm not sure I really trust a doctor. I think they're all just a bunch of quacks.

John Berendt

distrustskepticism

There's no law against a man's carrying a gun as long as it's not concealed, and as long as he doesn't brandish it.

John Berendt

gun rightslaw

I'm not really a romantic. I just like to watch people who are in love.

John Berendt

romanceobservation

I've never been one to take things at face value. I like to dig deeper, to see what's really going on.

John Berendt

skepticismcuriosity