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> [“I believe that I shall become a curmudgeon. Then at least I can complain, and it will be expected of me.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mercedes-lackey/i-believe-that-i-shall-become-a-curmudgeon-then-at-least-i-can/)

[Mercedes Lackey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mercedes-lackey/)

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## More by Mercedes Lackey

> [“He’d parted reluctantly from Amily, thinking again with envy of Lena and Bear. One thing that they hadn’t been forced to deal with during…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mercedes-lackey/he-d-parted-reluctantly-from-amily-thinking-again-with-envy-of-lena/)

[Mercedes Lackey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mercedes-lackey/)

> [If they projected the fact that they are dangerous any harder, there would be little puddles of "danger" on the floor around them. Look,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mercedes-lackey/if-they-projected-the-fact-that-they-are-dangerous-any-harder-there/)

[Mercedes Lackey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mercedes-lackey/)

> [“Then he heard a wild, high-pitched cackling that made the hair stand up on the back of his neck. It wasn't sane, that laugh.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mercedes-lackey/then-he-heard-a-wild-high-pitched-cackling-that-made-the-hair-stand/)

[Mercedes Lackey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mercedes-lackey/)

> [Time doesn't. All that Time does is make it more distant, put more space between you and what happened. It doesn't heal anything. I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mercedes-lackey/time-doesn-t-all-that-time-does-is-make-it-more-distant-put-more/)

[Mercedes Lackey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mercedes-lackey/)

> [Fanatics can justify practically any atrocity to themselves. The more untenable their position becomes, the harder they hold to it, and the worse the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mercedes-lackey/fanatics-can-justify-practically-any-atrocity-to-themselves-the-more/)

[Mercedes Lackey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mercedes-lackey/)

> [Other people can have all the children they want. Some people ask for no-smoking sections. I ask for no children.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mercedes-lackey/other-people-can-have-all-the-children-they-want-some-people-ask-for/)

[Mercedes Lackey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mercedes-lackey/)

> [It isn't wise to be rude to one's mother. She knows everything about your childhood that is potentially embarassing.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mercedes-lackey/it-isn-t-wise-to-be-rude-to-one-s-mother-she-knows-everything-about/)

[Mercedes Lackey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mercedes-lackey/)

> [“Tradition spoke of an elegant half-arch being only a fallen pile of stones without its counterpart to make it whole.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mercedes-lackey/tradition-spoke-of-an-elegant-half-arch-being-only-a-fallen-pile-of/)

[Mercedes Lackey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mercedes-lackey/)

> [“I'm not out to disturb anybody's faith. I happen to be happy and comfortable with a belief system that has a dual deity and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mercedes-lackey/i-m-not-out-to-disturb-anybody-s-faith-i-happen-to-be-happy-and/)

[Mercedes Lackey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mercedes-lackey/)

> [“Thought it has certainly taken you long enough to realize what should have truly been precious to you. Not your own self-importance, nor how…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mercedes-lackey/thought-it-has-certainly-taken-you-long-enough-to-realize-what-should/)

[Mercedes Lackey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mercedes-lackey/)

> [“Healer Myrim made no attempt to conceal the fact that Orthallen's treachery had not surprised her. Nor did she conceal that his demise gave…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mercedes-lackey/healer-myrim-made-no-attempt-to-conceal-the-fact-that-orthallen-s/)

[Mercedes Lackey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mercedes-lackey/)

> [“It is the way in which the Dark returns, Harrier. I will explain, if you like." "Oh, no," Harrier said. "I'd much rather not…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mercedes-lackey/it-is-the-way-in-which-the-dark-returns-harrier-i-will-explain-if-you/)

[Mercedes Lackey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mercedes-lackey/)

> [I think canceling a game that is making a profit, along with destroying jobs and an online community, is entirely unethical.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mercedes-lackey/i-think-canceling-a-game-that-is-making-a-profit-along-with/)

[Mercedes Lackey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mercedes-lackey/)

> [Doctor MacKenzie says "Sometimes I think the Victorians had the right idea. When you lost a family member back then you were suppose to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mercedes-lackey/doctor-mackenzie-says-sometimes-i-think-the-victorians-had-the-right/)

[Mercedes Lackey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mercedes-lackey/)

> [“Priests confine broad truths into narrow doctrines, because more rules mean that they have more power. Priests mistake their own prejudice for conscience and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mercedes-lackey/priests-confine-broad-truths-into-narrow-doctrines-because-more-rules/)

[Mercedes Lackey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mercedes-lackey/)

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