Russell Banks Quote

When you have never done a thing before and that thing is not simply and clearly right or wrong, you frequently do not know if it is a cruel thing, you just go ahead and do it. Maybe later you'll be able to determine whether you acted cruelly. Too late, of course, but at least you'll know.

The Angel on the Roof (1999)

When you have never done a thing before and that thing is not simply and clearly right or wrong, you frequently do not know if it is a cruel thing,...

When you have never done a thing before and that thing is not simply and clearly right or wrong, you frequently do not know if it is a cruel thing,...

When you have never done a thing before and that thing is not simply and clearly right or wrong, you frequently do not know if it is a cruel thing,...

When you have never done a thing before and that thing is not simply and clearly right or wrong, you frequently do not know if it is a cruel thing,...