If you take a man by surprise, and behave with sufficient arrogance, he will generally do what you ask. -Emerson Barbara Mertz More Quotes by Barbara Mertz More Quotes From Barbara Mertz It is easier to counterfeit old age than youth. Barbara Mertz easier youth age I have no writing habit. I work when I feel like it, and I work when I have to - mostly the latter. Barbara Mertz latter habit writing When men start talking about 'honor', there is sure to be trouble ahead. Barbara Mertz political talking men 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. Barbara Mertz mother love-you son The opportunity to lecture had restored my good humor. Barbara Mertz lectures teaching opportunity 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. Barbara Mertz blame cat dog But the dust! And the clutter! My housewifely and scholarly instincts were equally offended. Barbara Mertz scholarly instinct dust love has a very dulling effect on the brain Barbara Mertz effects brain Everything has happened before - not once, but over and over again. We may not be able to solve our problems through what are pompously called "the lessons of history," but at least we should be able to recognize the issues and perhaps avoid some of the solutions that have failed in the past. And we can take heart in our own dilemma by realizing that other people in other times have survived worse. Barbara Mertz issues heart past A lady cannot be blamed if a master criminal takes a fancy to her. Barbara Mertz fancy criminals masters Your trousers are on fire. I would have told you, but you so dislike advice. Barbara Mertz trousers fire advice 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. Barbara Mertz kissing done mistake
