Humor is an excellent method of keeping a tight rein on unproductive displays of emotion.
BARBARA MERTZHumor is an excellent method of keeping a tight rein on unproductive displays of emotion.
BARBARA MERTZA lady cannot be blamed if a master criminal takes a fancy to her.
BARBARA MERTZSekhmet crawled onto Ramses’s lap and began to purr. ‘The creature oozes like a furry slug,’ said Ramses, eyeing it without favor.
BARBARA MERTZI 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 MERTZGetting an idea for a book is not the problem, but you need 300 ideas – an idea a page.
BARBARA MERTZI do hope you have some money. I’m getting tired of hitting people.
BARBARA MERTZWhen one is striding bravely into the future one cannot watch one’s footing.
BARBARA MERTZThe approval of a cat cannot but flatter the recipient.
BARBARA MERTZIt is easier to counterfeit old age than youth.
BARBARA MERTZRamses 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.
BARBARA MERTZLoving someone condemns you to a lifetime of fear. You become painfully conscious of how fragile people are – bundles of brittle bones and vulnerable flesh, breeding grounds for billions of deadly germs and horrible diseases.
BARBARA MERTZThe way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal – or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.
BARBARA MERTZI do, however, think it would be difficult to write books I don’t like to read.
BARBARA MERTZThere are too many people in the world as it is, but the supply of ancient manuscripts is severely limited.
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.
BARBARA MERTZWhen men start talking about ‘honor’, there is sure to be trouble ahead.
BARBARA MERTZ