The 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.
BARBARA MERTZYou 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.
More Barbara Mertz Quotes
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I have learned that particularly clever ideas do not always stand up under close scrutiny.
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It was hate at first sight, clean, pure and strong as grain alcohol.
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I would never have supposed that inexperienced girl was capable of such cold-blooded, calculating manipulation!
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I can do a book in three months if I spend all day, seven days a week at it and, in fact, I work better that way.
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Is is difficult to be angry with a gentleman who pays you compliments, even impertinent compliments. Especially impertinent compliments.
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There is nothing sadder than the cheerful letters of the dead, expressing hopes that were never fulfilled, ambitions that were never achieved, dreams cut off before they could come to fruition.
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Marriage, in my view, should be a balanced stalemate between equal adversaries.
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When men start talking about ‘honor’, there is sure to be trouble ahead.
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The trouble with unknown enemies is that they are so difficult to identify.
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Writing is like a bird-watcher watching for birds: the stories are there: you just have to train yourself to look for them.
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Cats always pick the laps of the people who don’t like them.
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..he continues to cling to the forlorn hope that I will turn into one of those swooning females…and fling myself squeeling at him whenever anything happens. Like all men, he clings to his illusions.
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A lady cannot be blamed if a master criminal takes a fancy to her.
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If someone lies down and invites you to trample upon him, you are a remarkable individual if you decline the invitation.
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Spring is always cruel, with its false promise of resurrection.
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