The Last Juror Quotes

“judge not that ye be not judged”
― John Grisham, The Last Juror

“Because I was single, there was a chance I was a homosexual. Because I went to Syracuse, wherever that was, then I was probably a Communist. Or worse, a Liberal. Because I was from Memphis, I was a subversive intent on embarrassing Ford County.”
― John Grisham, The Last Juror

“Since most law-abiding citizens had no contact with the parole system, it was not a priority with the state legislatures. And since most of the state's prisoners were either poor or black, and unable to use the system to their advantage, it was easy to hit them with harsh sentences and keep them locked up. But for an inmate with a few connections and some cash, the parole system was a marvelous labyrinth of contradictory laws that allowed the Parole Board to pass out favors.”
― John Grisham, The Last Juror

“T. R. Meredith got 61 percent of the vote, a stunning landslide. Theo got 82 percent, an old-fashioned shellacking.”
― John Grisham, The Last Juror

“He said often that it was a shame American men didn’t wear hats anymore.”
― John Grisham, The Last Juror

“After ten years, less with good time, a murderer sent to prison for life is eligible for parole. Insane, don’t you think?”
― John Grisham, The Last Juror

“Instead, they thanked God for his goodness, for health, for family, for their parents, and for their opportunities.”
― John Grisham, The Last Juror

“Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.”
― John Grisham, The Last Juror

“It was hard not to take this personally. She certainly didn’t intend to criticize anyone. I vowed to proofread the copy with much more enthusiasm. I also left with the feeling that I had entered a new and rewarding friendship.”
― John Grisham, The Last Juror

“It would be a lengthy prayer. She thanked the Lord for everything good, including me, “her new friend.” She prayed for those who were sick and those who might become so. She prayed for rain and sun and health and humility and patience, and though I began to worry about the food getting cold I was mesmerized by her voice.”
― John Grisham, The Last Juror

“She spoke slowly, clearly, with precise diction I had not heard since I left Syracuse.”
― John Grisham, The Last Juror

“The bankruptcy was called involuntary, as if others had eager volunteers. The pack was led by a print supplier from Memphis that was owed $60,000. Several creditors had not been paid in six months. The old Security Bank was calling in a loan.”
― John Grisham, The Last Juror