Doctor MacKenzie says "Sometimes I think the Victorians had the right idea. When you lost a family member back then you were suppose to be in full mourning, dress in nothing but black, for a whole year. Then you went into something they called 'half mourning' for another full year, adn during those two years, you were pretty much expected… — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share
“I'm consumed with curiosity because if I know Dirk, he probably sent his family a two-tine note—"I'm getting married. I'll be there in a week,"—and no further explanation whatsoever." Skif laughed, and admitted that that was just about what Dirk had written, word for word.” — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share
“Little Robin had been brought by Lord Orthallen—although he had the feeling that his lord did not realize it. The boy was… — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share Image
These are my friends, my family. It would be hell on earth to spend the rest of my life leading them into… — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share Image
“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 their courtship was other people . . . “keeping an eye on them.” He and Amily must have a hundred “eyes” on them at all times. Amily, after all, was the daughter of the King’s Own.… — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share
If they projected the fact that they are dangerous any harder, there would be little puddles of "danger" on the floor around them. Look,… — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share Image
“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.… — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share Image
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… — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share Image
Fanatics can justify practically any atrocity to themselves. The more untenable their position becomes, the harder they hold to it, and the worse the… — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share Image
Other people can have all the children they want. Some people ask for no-smoking sections. I ask for no children. — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share Image
It isn't wise to be rude to one's mother. She knows everything about your childhood that is potentially embarassing. — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share Image
“Tradition spoke of an elegant half-arch being only a fallen pile of stones without its counterpart to make it whole.” — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share Image
“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 operates on a lunar schedule. It suits my needs. If you happen to be happy and comfortable with a belief system that features a single masculine deity and operates on a solar schedule, fine. I don't… — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share
“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 clever you thought you were, but the affections of those who cared for you, and that you should have cared for in return. e become truly great only when we work for others as well as… — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share
“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… — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share Image
“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… — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share Image
