His masculinity was only too apparent
BARBARA MERTZLove has a very dulling effect on the brain
More Barbara Mertz Quotes
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A fondness for martyrdom, especially of the verbal variety, is common to the young.
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It is easier to counterfeit old age than youth.
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Sekhmet crawled onto Ramses’s lap and began to purr. ‘The creature oozes like a furry slug,’ said Ramses, eyeing it without favor.
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A man asking for help ought to at least give directions.
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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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Humor is an excellent method of keeping a tight rein on unproductive displays of emotion.
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Dogs can be made to feel guilty about anything, including the sins of their owners. Cats refuse to take the blame for anything – including their own sins.
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No woman really wants a man to carry her off; she only wants him to want to do it.
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there is nothing like a garden to rest the soul.
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But the dust! And the clutter! My housewifely and scholarly instincts were equally offended.
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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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To argue without knowledge is like trying to weave without thread.
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Another dead body. Every year it is the same. Every year, another dead body.
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When men start talking about ‘honor’, there is sure to be trouble ahead.
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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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