There are too many people in the world as it is, but the supply of ancient manuscripts is severely limited.
“There are too many people in the world as it is, … Read More
If you take a man by surprise, and behave with sufficient arrogance, he will generally do what you ask. -Emerson
“If you take a man by surprise, and behave with sufficient … Read More
stereotypes are awfully misleading. There are typical librarians, but not all librarians are typical.
“stereotypes are awfully misleading. There are typical librarians, but not all … Read More
Writing is like a bird-watcher watching for birds: the stories are there: you just have to train yourself to look for them.
“Writing is like a bird-watcher watching for birds: the stories are … Read More
I have learned that particularly clever ideas do not always stand up under close scrutiny.
“I have learned that particularly clever ideas do not always stand … Read More
I do not scruple to employ mendacity and a fictitious appearance of female incompetence when the occasion demands it.
“I do not scruple to employ mendacity and a fictitious appearance … Read More
Many persons lead lives of crushing boredom.
“Many persons lead lives of crushing boredom.” Barbara Mertz
I would not be at all surprised to find that it was for gold that Cain committed the first murder. (It happened a very long time ago, and Holy Writ, though no doubt divinely inspired, is a trifle careless about details. God is not a historian).
“I would not be at all surprised to find that it … Read More
I would never have supposed that inexperienced girl was capable of such cold-blooded, calculating manipulation!
“I would never have supposed that inexperienced girl was capable of … Read More
I don’t think she realized how much she cared for him, or he for her, until the end. Hasn’t someone said a woman may be known by the men who love her enough to die for her? (If they haven’t, I claim the credit myself.)
“I don’t think she realized how much she cared for him, … Read More
..he continues to cling to the forlorn hope that I will turn into one of those swooning females…and fling myself squeeling at him whenever anything happens. Like all men, he clings to his illusions.
“..he continues to cling to the forlorn hope that I will … Read More
I do, however, think it would be difficult to write books I don’t like to read.
“I do, however, think it would be difficult to write books … Read More
It may take us a little longer to reach the summit, but never fear, we will get there!
“It may take us a little longer to reach the summit, … Read More
Sekhmet crawled onto Ramses’s lap and began to purr. ‘The creature oozes like a furry slug,’ said Ramses, eyeing it without favor.
“Sekhmet crawled onto Ramses’s lap and began to purr. ‘The creature … Read More
Is is difficult to be angry with a gentleman who pays you compliments, even impertinent compliments. Especially impertinent compliments.
“Is is difficult to be angry with a gentleman who pays … Read More
When one is striding bravely into the future one cannot watch one’s footing.
“When one is striding bravely into the future one cannot watch … Read More
I do hope you have some money. I’m getting tired of hitting people.
“I do hope you have some money. I’m getting tired of … Read More
Since I am not as stupid as my children believe I am, I had immediately realized this might be a ruse, but I was not at all averse to a confrontation. In fact, I had been hoping for some such thing.
“Since I am not as stupid as my children believe I … Read More
Humor is an excellent method of keeping a tight rein on unproductive displays of emotion.
“Humor is an excellent method of keeping a tight rein on … Read More
The cat Horus shot out from under the table and headed for the door, his ears flattened and his tail straight out. There he encountered Abdullah, who had been waiting for us on the verandah and who had, I supposed, been alarmed by Emerson’s shouts and hurried to discover what disaster had prompted them. The cat got entangled in Abdullah’s skirts and a brief interval of staggering (by Abdullah), scratching (by Horus) and swearing (by both parties) ensued before Horus freed himself and departed.
“The cat Horus shot out from under the table and headed … Read More