“I had no accomplishments except surviving. But that isn't enough in th...” — Frank McCourt Quote

“I had no accomplishments except surviving. But that isn't enough in the community where I came from, because everybody was doing it. So I wasn't prepared for America, where everybody is glowing with good teeth and good clothes and food.”

“I'm not one of those James Joyce intellectuals who can stand back and look at the whole edifice... It was a slow process for me to just crawl out of it, like a snake leaving his skin behind.”

“The main thing I am interested in is my experience as a teacher.”

“I don't want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments.”

“The spirit of America is the amazing accomplishments of individuals who inspire everyone they meet with how they have utilized our country's freedom.”

“As for accomplishments, I just did what I had to do as things came along.”