The approval of a cat cannot but flatter the recipient.
BARBARA MERTZThe only people who are not in awe of Emerson’s powerful voice and well-nigh superhuman strength are the members of his own family. He is aware of this, and often complains about it; so from time to time I like to put on a little show of being intimidated. ‘Proceed, my dear,’ I said apologetically.
More Barbara Mertz Quotes
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I do hope you have some money. I’m getting tired of hitting people.
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stereotypes are awfully misleading. There are typical librarians, but not all librarians are typical.
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Superstition has its practical uses.
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The combination of physical strength and moral sincerity combined with tenderness of heart is exactly what is wanted in a husband.–Ameila Peabody
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Husbands do not care to be contradicted. Indeed, I do not know anyone who does.
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Most men are reasonably useful in a crisis. The difficulty lies in convincing them that the situation has reached a critical point
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Marriage, in my view, should be a balanced stalemate between equal adversaries.
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I do, however, think it would be difficult to write books I don’t like to read.
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If you take a man by surprise, and behave with sufficient arrogance, he will generally do what you ask. -Emerson
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It was hate at first sight, clean, pure and strong as grain alcohol.
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Noble causes have a deplorable effect on the morals of the persons who espouse them.
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I have no writing habit. I work when I feel like it, and I work when I have to – mostly the latter.
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You are softening toward the young rascal because he is ill, and because he says he likes cats.” “It is an engaging quality, Emerson.” “That depends,” said Emerson darkly, “on how he likes them.
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Your trousers are on fire. I would have told you, but you so dislike advice.
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There are too many people in the world as it is, but the supply of ancient manuscripts is severely limited.
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