Most men are reasonably useful in a crisis. The difficulty lies in convincing them that the situation has reached a critical point
BARBARA MERTZI knew the answer, and–of course–so did Ramses. He has superb breath control and always gets in ahead of me.
More Barbara Mertz Quotes
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It may take us a little longer to reach the summit, but never fear, we will get there!
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It is much more sensible to be an optimist instead of a pessimist, for if one is doomed to disappointment, why experience it in advance?
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He hesitated for a moment. Then he said softly, “I love you, Mother.” He took my hand and kissed it, and folded my fingers round the stem of the rose. He had stripped it of its thorns.
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a church ought to express the joy of religion as well as its majesty.
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Nefret had always had an uncanny ability to read his thoughts. ‘Did she cry?’ she asked sweetly. ‘And then you kissed her? You shouldn’t have done that. I’m sure you meant well, but kissing someone out of pity is always a mistake.
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Reputations are shaped not by facts but by prejudices.
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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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Ramses had always been fond of Helen, in his peculiar fashion, but if he had looked at me as he was looking at her, I would have sent for a constable.
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Spring is always cruel, with its false promise of resurrection.
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The opportunity to lecture had restored my good humor.
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Superstition has its practical uses.
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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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I would never have supposed that inexperienced girl was capable of such cold-blooded, calculating manipulation!
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I knew the answer, and–of course–so did Ramses. He has superb breath control and always gets in ahead of me.
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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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