Mercedes Lackey Quotes

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We're none of us quite so sure of our place in the world that we can't be rocked off our feet by bad times. It's the getting back up again that counts. Not that you fall, but getting back up again counts for more in the long run.

Mercedes Lackey
Although you feel relief now, this is likely to be the source of many sleepless nights for you. You will lie awake, look upon your heart, and find it unlovely. You will be certain that (...) you are the greatest of monsters. This is a good thing; although you may forgive yourself, you must never come to think that your actions were in any way justifiable. But- (...) Being a sane, honorable human being is not always comfortable.

Mercedes Lackey
And when it comes down to cases, everything written is at least in part a fantasy. Except maybe for the national budget. That's horror.

Mercedes Lackey
Of three things be wary- of a feather on a cat, The shepherd eating mutton, And a guardsman that is fat.

Mercedes Lackey
To treat a person like a carpet, it is necessary that one do the walking, and one allow himself to be walked on. —Shin'a'in saying

Mercedes Lackey
Three things never trust in- The maiden sworn as pure, The vows a king has given, And an ambush that is sure.

Mercedes Lackey
Three things trust and cherish well- The horse on which you ride, The beast that guards and watches, And your shield-mate at your side.

Mercedes Lackey
Nevertheless, now that I have met you, I know that all that I am, and all that I have, could not match what you are worth.

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, it's "danger", don't step in it!

Mercedes Lackey
It's only gossip if you repeat it. Until then, it's gathering information.

Mercedes Lackey
Three things see no end- A flower blighted ere it bloomed, A message that was wasted, And a journey that was doomed.

Mercedes Lackey
Honor was never taking the easy way when it was also the wrong one. Never telling a falsehood unless the truth was painful and unnecessary, or a lie was necessary to save others. Never manipulating the truth to serve only yourself. Protecting the weak and helpless; standing fast even when fear made you weak. Keeping your word.

Mercedes Lackey