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Quotes About Haggler

At our absolute limit, we were almost indifferent as to whether we did the deal or not. Meanwhile the seller had now alienated us, and we preferred not to have any further dealings with him. Consequently his deal was less attractive, and our top price now dropped below $405,000. Meanwhile we considered alternatives. We soon bought a better lot, built a new house, and spent twenty-two happy years there. The haggler's lot remained unsold for another decade.
~ Edward O. Thorp
Eating breakfast with no gentlemen and that Heartwright girl poaching on my men--this isn't what I was promised." She looked at Aunt Saffronia with the eye of a haggler. Aunt Saffronia placed her hands in her lap, a calming gesture. "I know, my dear, but they will be back, and in the meantime…" "I didn't come here for the meantime. I came for the men.
~ Shannon Hale