Mercedes Lackey Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mercedes Lackey.

Mercedes Lackey is a renowned American author known for her works in the fantasy genre. Born on June 24, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, Lackey developed a passion for storytelling at a young age. She has authored numerous bestselling novels, including the Valdemar series, which has gained a dedicated fanbase. Lackey's writing often incorporates elements of magic, adventure, and strong character development. With her imaginative storytelling and compelling narratives, she has become a prominent figure in the fantasy genre. N/A

The great love is gone. There are still little loves - frien

The great love is gone. There are still little loves - friend to friend, brother to sister, student to teacher. Will you deny yourself comfort at the hearthfire of a cottage because you may no longer sit by the fireplace of a palace? Will you deny yourself to those who reach out to you in hopes of warming themselves at your hearthfire?

Mercedes Lackey

Love Grief Life Lesson Grieving Lost Love

Fanatics can justify practically any atrocity to themselves.

Fanatics can justify practically any atrocity to themselves. The more untenable their position becomes, the harder they hold to it, and the worse the things they are willing to do to support it.

Mercedes Lackey

Truth Religion Prejudice Fanaticism Fantasy

There are more nasty things in pretty packages in the world

There are more nasty things in pretty packages in the world than most people would believe.

Mercedes Lackey

Beauty Ugliness

These are my friends, my family. It would be hell on earth t

These are my friends, my family. It would be hell on earth to spend the rest of my life leading them into situations where some of them are going to get killed... but it would be worse watching someone well-meaning but incompetent or untrained double those deaths.

Mercedes Lackey

Life Death Family Rest

Magic, like technology, is a tool.

Magic, like technology, is a tool.

Mercedes Lackey