115 Quotes by Barbara Mertz

That's maturity-when you realize that you've finally arrived at a state of ignorance as profound as your parents.

The only way to do it is to do it: by writing, writing, writing.

Giving other people advice is one of the most irritating and useless activities known to man.

To argue without knowledge is like trying to weave without thread.

It is easier to counterfeit old age than youth.

I have no writing habit. I work when I feel like it, and I work when I have to - mostly the latter.

When men start talking about 'honor', there is sure to be trouble ahead.

I knew the answer, and--of course--so did Ramses. He has superb breath control and always gets in ahead of me.

The 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.