Sometimes the Great is the Enemy of the Good.

Good advice from Nancy Drew:

"Don't let fear mean more to you than your friends."

-The Clue of the Velvet Mask

"If you can at all prevent it, do not chase after thieves when you are clad only in a leotard. It's unseemly."

-The Scarlet Slipper Mystery

"Abandoned houses are not completely neglected if the electricity still flows."

-The Mystery of the Ivory Charm

"In a pinch, a vial of perfume can sterilize scissors."

-The Secret of Red Gate Farm