Felix Mercer Quotes & Sayings

Bobby JonesConsidered objectively, it is quite obviously a very simple matter to propel a ball with a stick across some specially prepared ground and into a hole which is of sufficient size to accomodate it by a good margin. Simple that is, provided there is no limit upon the time or the number of strokes required. — Bobby Jones

You lie even to yourself. Now that is the mark of a fool. — Alison Goodman

There's been essentially the same analysis over and over again and very little allowance made for different views and interpretations and reflections. — Edward Said

A good education is usually harmful to a dancer. A good calf is better than a good head. — Agnes De Mille

You're a wonderful dancer, Ria."
"Mademoiselle Geraldine's takes such things seriously."
"Ah. And how many ways do you know to kill me, while we dance?"
"Only two, but give me time."
"You have lovely eyes. Has anyone ever told you that?"
"What rot. They are a muddy green. What are you about, Lord Mersey?"
Felix sighed, looking genuinely perturbed. His air of ennui was shaken. "I am trying to court you. Truth be told, Miss Temminnick, you make it ruddy difficult!"
"Language, Lord Mersey." Sophronia felt her heart flutter strangely. Am I ready to be courted?
"See! — Gail Carriger

Death comes suddenly and life is fragile and brief. No one can alter this either by prayers or spells. — Lian Hearn

Rain, in your glorious presence, Miss Temminnick? I hardly think it should dare. — Gail Carriger

From its first faint glimmerings, History shews Man's constant progress as a beast of prey. As such he conquers every land, subdues the fruit-fed races, founds mighty realms by subjugating other subjugators, forms states and sets up civilisations, to enjoy his prey at rest. — Richard Wagner

He laughed, and the sound startled me. I turned back, taking in the sight of his hair blowing in the wind and the huge smile on his face. He looked so carefree. And his laugh...oh, Lord, his laugh. It melted my heart a little and chipped away at the carefully constructed wall I'd built. — Kelley R. Martin

I wish I had a nickel for every time I fell and blamed someone else. I'd give a ton of money to the ones I've hurt. — Bob Seger

Every cook I knows loves to make pizza. — Tom Douglas

Some people are polite, and some are quick. Each one's a good quality to have, but most of the time quickness trumps politeness. — Haruki Murakami

This is not a cut, Felix. I must go fix something."
"Why is it always your problem to fix, Ria?"
"Because I see that there is a problem when no one else does. — Gail Carriger