“When one is striding bravely into the future one cannot watch one's footing.”
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Famous Barbara Mertz Quotes
“The trouble with unknown enemies is that they are so difficult to identify.”
“Humor is an excellent method of keeping a tight rein on unproductive displays of emotion.”
“I do hope you have some money. I'm getting tired of hitting people.”
“Your trousers are on fire. I would have told you, but you so dislike advice.”
“A lady cannot be blamed if a master criminal takes a fancy to her.”
“But the dust! And the clutter! My housewifely and scholarly instincts were equally offended.”
“Noble causes have a deplorable effect on the morals of the persons who espouse them.”
“When men start talking about 'honor', there is sure to be trouble ahead.”
“Getting an idea for a book is not the problem, but you need 300 ideas - an idea a page.”
“I do, however, think it would be difficult to write books I don't like to read.”