One might have supposed that the true act of love was to lie together and talk. — Mary Renault Acts of love Copy Share Image
But it is not for the perfect vase or the polished gem to choose their owners. — Mary Renault Gems Copy Share Image
It is something, I thought, when a king can put a courtesan to the blush. — Mary Renault Copy Share Image
“It is the mark of little men to like only what they know; one step beyond, and they feel the black cold… — Mary Renault Copy Share Image
“We are weary of ourselves, and have dreamed a king. If now the gods have sent us one, let us not ask… — Mary Renault Copy Share Image
Power is the test. Some, once they have it, are content to buy the show of liking, and punish those who withhold… — Mary Renault Care Copy Share Image
“It is better to believe in men too rashly, and regret, than believe too meanly. Men could be more than they are,… — Mary Renault War Copy Share Image
He sees himself in his lover as if in a mirror, not knowing whom he sees, And when they are together, he… — Mary Renault Copy Share Image
“His mouth felt cold to mine ; he neither opened his eyes, nor spoke, nor moved. I said in my heart, "Too… — Mary Renault Copy Share Image
