115 Quotes by Barbara Mertz

A lady cannot be blamed if a master criminal takes a fancy to her.

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.

love has a very dulling effect on the brain

stereotypes are awfully misleading. There are typical librarians, but not all librarians are typical.

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.

The opportunity to lecture had restored my good humor.

Husbands do not care to be contradicted. Indeed, I do not know anyone who does.

People who relate what they believe to be new and startling information like to have such information received with exclamations of astonishment and admiration.

It may take us a little longer to reach the summit, but never fear, we will get there!