“The Help” is a remarkable novel written by Kathryn Stockett, which later became a critically acclaimed film. Set in the 1960s during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, the story revolves around the lives of African American maids working in white households. The book is filled with powerful quotes that exemplify the kindness, strength, and resilience of these women. In this article, we will explore some of the most memorable “The Help” quotes that emphasize the importance of kindness and empathy.
Read these “The Help” quotes: You is kind
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“You is kind, you is smart, you is important.”
– Aibileen Clark
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“I always thought insanity would be a dark, bitter feeling, but it is drenching and delicious if you really roll around in it.”
– Minny Jackson
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“Courage sometimes skips a generation. Thank you for bringing it back to our family.”
– Skeeter Phelan
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“Wasn’t that the point of the book? For women to realize, We are just two people. Not that much separates us. Not nearly as much as I’d thought.”
– Skeeter Phelan
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“All I’m saying is kindness don’t have no boundaries.”
– Aibileen Clark
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“There should be a law against people trying to look beautiful, who are not. I’ve been fighting against it for years now, but it’s a losing battle.”
– Minny Jackson
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“Frying chicken always makes me feel a little better about life.”
– Minny Jackson
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“I’d cry, if only I had the time to do it.”
– Skeeter Phelan
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“No one ever asked me what it felt like to be me.”
– Aibileen Clark
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“I always order the banned books from a black market dealer in California, figuring if the State of Mississippi banned them, they must be good.”
– Skeeter Phelan
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“When Jesus and the disciples sit down for the Passover supper, Jesus has to tell them, ‘Eat it, I don’t care what it looks like.’ I’m pretty sure that’s in the Bible.”
– Minny Jackson
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“I’m sorry, but were you dropped on your head as an infant?”
– Hilly Holbrook
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“The only difference between us and the animals is our ability to accessorize.”
– Hilly Holbrook
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“Black people love their children, too. We do not hate the white child. And we certainly don’t hate you.”
– Aibileen Clark
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“I reckon if I’d lost Stuart Whitworth to a woman like Hilly, I’d hate the world too.”
– Skeeter Phelan
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“Don’t you ever let a man tell you who you are or make you feel like you are less than he is.”
– Aibileen Clark
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“I’d never leave my kids. I’d have to be dying before I walk out on them.”
– Minny Jackson
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“Write about what disturbs you, particularly if it bothers no one else.”
– Skeeter Phelan
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“I just want to write something that’s truthful and that people can’t forget.”
– Skeeter Phelan
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“The help we give others is the rent we pay for living in this world.”
– Aibileen Clark
These “The Help” quotes remind us of the profound impact kindness and empathy can have on individuals’ lives. The characters in the book demonstrate the importance of treating others with respect and compassion, regardless of their background or circumstances. By embracing these values, we can create a more inclusive and understanding society. So, let us take inspiration from these quotes and strive to be kind to one another, just as the characters in “The Help” did.
