150 Quotes by Elizabeth Peters

Why is a man with a knife after your blood? Who sent him? I would like to write the fellow a letter of thanks!

Don't sound so surprised. I have sensible moments, you know.

If she hasn't learned to appreciate my sterling character and spectacular good looks by this time, it's not likely she will.

So now you have it. The plot, the whole plot, and nothing but the plot.

Selim, you will speak with your kin and your friends in Gurneh; perhaps some of them will respond to direct threats--questions, I mean to say.

I always carry the book of Holy Writ...and something to read...

Reputable scholars might have denied its authenticity, but there are always other scholars who disagree--and people will believe what they want to believe, never mind the evidence. If there is anything life has taught me, it is that there is no idea so absurd that someone will not accept it as truth, and no action so bizarre that it will not be justified in the eyes of a true believer.

I have learned that particularly clever ideas do not always stand up under close scrutiny.

They will have difficulties to overcome,' I admitted. 'Including the differences in their religions. However, marriage is always a chancy business, Katherine. I have known individuals who appeared perfectly suited, by family background, religion, and nationality, who were thoroughly miserable.' 'So you believe in taking the chance?' 'Certainly. What is life without some risk?