Loving someone condemns you to a lifetime of fear. You become painfully conscious of how fragile people are - bundles of brittle bones and vulnerable flesh, breeding grounds for billions of deadly germs and horrible diseases. — Barbara Mertz Copy Share Image
If someone lies down and invites you to trample upon him, you are a remarkable individual if you decline the invitation. — Barbara Mertz Copy Share Image
I never meant to marry. In my opinion, a woman born in the last half of the nineteenth century of the Christian era suffered… — Barbara Mertz Copy Share Image
Dogs can be made to feel guilty about anything, including the sins of their owners. Cats refuse to take the blame for anything -… — Barbara Mertz Copy Share Image
a church ought to express the joy of religion as well as its majesty. — Barbara Mertz Copy Share Image
Husbands do not care to be contradicted. Indeed, I do not know anyone who does. — Barbara Mertz Copy Share Image
People who relate what they believe to be new and startling information like to have such information received with exclamations of astonishment and admiration. — Barbara Mertz Copy Share Image
When men start talking about 'honor', there is sure to be trouble ahead. — Barbara Mertz Copy Share Image
