In earlier antiquity, no doubt, the multiple and not necessarily consistent aspects of the Greek character found little difficulty in embracing spiritually,… — Cedric H Whitman Copy Share Image
There is a coldness to the Clave, it is true. We are dust and shadows. But you are like the heroes of… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
Alexander, of whom men tell many legends, lived by his own. Achilles must have Patroklos. He might love his Briseis; but Patroklos… — Mary Renault Copy Share Image
“Priam's eyes find the other body, mine, lying on the bed. He hesitates a moment. 'That is --- your friend?' 'Philtatos,' Achilles… — Madeline Miller Copy Share Image
I think they went with the idea that people know the story pretty much- knowing that he's going to take her when… — Diane Kruger Copy Share Image
“But then he was awake, his lips forming a half-sleepy greeting, and his hand was already reaching for mine. We lay there,… — Madeline Miller Copy Share Image
Keep unscathed the good name; keep out of peril the honor without which even your battered old soldier who is hobbling into… — Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton Copy Share Image
In making Achilles and Patroclus lovers, I wasn't trying to speak for all gay men, just as when I write straight characters,… — Madeline Miller Copy Share Image
“I conjure the boy I knew. Achilles, grinning as the figs blur in his hands. His green eyes laughing into mine. Catch,… — Madeline Miller Copy Share Image
Avoid greed and fear. These are the investor's Achilles heels. Keeping all your money in the bank earning 3% interest is just… — Nancy Dunnan Copy Share Image
“So you’re coming along with me, increasing our risk of being identified and allowing Achilles to get his two worst nemeses with… — Orson Scott Card Copy Share Image
“Briseis blinked, shaking her head in disbelief. 'You have taken everything from me. My husband. My brothers. My father. You have given… — Janell Rhiannon Copy Share Image
He ran his hand up and down his left achilles tendon. Very tender; better pay attention to it and back off if… — John L. Parker Jr Copy Share Image
“In spite of Agamemnon Achilles had greeted her clean heart. She decided, not her father - not even the gods - that… — Elizabeth Cook Copy Share Image
On past records I usually did start with a story or an idea for a song and then write around it, but… — David Bazan Copy Share Image
Odysseus sees reality as the situation or problem before him; Achilles sees it as something in himself, and the problem is to… — Cedric H Whitman Copy Share Image
Our workers comp debt is the Achilles heel of our state's economy, and I firmly believe that in order to create more… — Joe Manchin Copy Share Image
If I had to think of what I would do different in my whole career, it's that I never would have picked… — Jayson Williams Copy Share Image
Confidence in one's self is the chief nurse of magnanimity, which confidence, notwithstanding, doth not leave the care of necessary furniture for… — Philip Sidney Copy Share Image
Achilles too staggered a moment. He felt his soul change colour. Blood pooled at his feet, and though he continued to stand… — David Malouf Copy Share Image
