There are too many people in the world as it is, but the supply of ancient manuscripts is severely limited.
BARBARA MERTZIt is much more sensible to be an optimist instead of a pessimist, for if one is doomed to disappointment, why experience it in advance?
More Barbara Mertz Quotes
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Exaggeration is the cheapest form of humor.
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Conventional history completely ignores half the human race.
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Humor is an excellent method of keeping a tight rein on unproductive displays of emotion.
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A man asking for help ought to at least give directions.
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A lady cannot be blamed if a master criminal takes a fancy to her.
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I am so tired of ruggedly handsome heroes. I don’t know too many ruggedly handsome people who are necessarily nice people. In fact, the beautiful people have a big handicap because they rely too much on their appearance and don’t bother to become interesting.
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stereotypes are awfully misleading. There are typical librarians, but not all librarians are typical.
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It is easier to counterfeit old age than youth.
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a church ought to express the joy of religion as well as its majesty.
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Sometimes the characters develop almost without your knowing it. You find them doing things you hadn’t planned on, and then I have to go back to page 42 and fix things. I’m not recommending it as a way to write. It’s very sloppy, but it works for me.
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kissing someone out of pity is always a mistake.
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When one is striding bravely into the future one cannot watch one’s footing.
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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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Superstition has its practical uses.
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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.
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