Political Quotes

“Last week the world lost a literary giant and Alabama lost a legend. A native of Alabama's First Congressional District, Nelle Harper Lee was born and died in Monroeville, Alabama, the city that served as an inspiration for the town of Maycomb in her legendary novel ``To Kill a Mockingbird.'' Nelle received many honors throughout her life, including being inducted into the Alabama Academy of Honor, receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and being awarded the National Medal of Arts. She was known as a private woman, but her writings inspired generations, promoted acceptance, and taught us all important life lessons. Sadly, she passed away in Monroeville on February 19 at the age of 89. One of the best lessons Nelle taught us was about tolerance. As she wrote in ``To Kill a Mockingbird,'' ``You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.'' May we all take time to reflect on the life of Nelle Harper Lee, and may we all continue to live out her lesson of tolerance each and every day. ____________________”