I disapprove of matrimony as a matter of principle…. Why should any independent, intelligent female choose to subject herself to the whims and tyrannies of a husband? I assure you, I have yet to meet a man as sensible as myself! (Amelia Peabody)
BARBARA MERTZThe trouble with unknown enemies is that they are so difficult to identify.
More Barbara Mertz Quotes
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Giving other people advice is one of the most irritating and useless activities known to man.
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Reputations are shaped not by facts but by prejudices.
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A man asking for help ought to at least give directions.
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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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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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I do, however, think it would be difficult to write books I don’t like to read.
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Martyrdom is often the result of excessive gullibility.
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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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I never meant to marry. In my opinion, a woman born in the last half of the nineteenth century of the Christian era suffered from enough disadvantages without willfully embracing another.
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I had refused Emerson’s well-meant offers of assistance, knowing his efforts would be confined to moving the furniture to the wrong places and demanding how much longer the process would take.
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It is easier to counterfeit old age than youth.
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there is nothing like a garden to rest the soul.
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Money was the manure of politics.
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Noble causes have a deplorable effect on the morals of the persons who espouse them.
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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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