I wouldn't dare to speculate as to Cleopatra's falling in love. Her relationships are too convenient for that. — Stacy Schiff Copy Share Image
“THOMASINA: But then the Egyptian noodle made carnal embrace with the enemy who burned the great library of Alexandria without so much… — Tom Stoppard Copy Share Image
We're talking about, essentially, the Roman historians, who wrote Cleopatra into the story mostly so that they could talk about the rise… — Stacy Schiff Copy Share Image
“That something is not impossible does not mean that it happened.” — Adrian Goldsworthy Copy Share Image
From every ancient source, we have testimony to Cleopatra's irresistible charm, as Plutarch has it, to her ability to speak many languages… — Stacy Schiff Copy Share Image
I'm tired of watching as men destroy all the world. Everything used to be beautiful when women were in charge, and now… — Roseanne Barr Copy Share Image
I went out to the desert where Cleopatra camped out with her mercenary army. It's a desolate outpost. Nothing has changed since… — Stacy Schiff Copy Share Image
Certainly, I am writing as a 21st-century woman, so I am much more inclined to view her as a three-dimensional woman. I… — Stacy Schiff Copy Share Image
“You must make a choice,” the Goddess said. “Is that my only choice – to choose between men?” I asked. “I want… — Vicky Alvear Shecter Copy Share Image
Cleopatra was on a political mission to save her country and her power, but what we remember about her are these two… — Stacy Schiff Copy Share Image
“I especially treasured my glimpses of Mother, Queen Cleopatra VII. She sat on a golden throne, looking as resplendent as one of… — Vicky Alvear Shecter Copy Share Image
