"The Neon Bible" Quotes
"The Neon Bible" by John Kennedy Toole is a poignant coming-of-age story that explores the struggles of a young boy in a small Southern town grappling with family, religion, and societal oppression.
fiction | 162 pages | Published in NaN
Quotes
I'm a part-time Baptist, my mama says.
She's got a new man, son. You got to understand.
I just don't understand how it's right for y'all to be together. I don't understand how it's right for y'all to do what y'all do.
I like to see you laugh, Son. I ain't seen you laugh in a long time.
I ain't hiding. I just don't want to be seen.
You're too young to understand. Someday you'll know what it's like to want to get away from everything.
You gotta get used to being alone, David. It's part of growing up.
I could never be like him. I'm too weak.
You can't trust nobody. You got to watch your step.
I ain't a bad person, Mama. I'm just no good.
