“ The mightiest kings have had their minions; Great Alexander loved Hephaestion, The conquering Hercules for Hylas wept; And for Patroclus, stern Achilles drooped. And not kings only, but the wisest men… Christopher Marlowe
“ The difference between being Achilles and almost being Achilles is the difference between living and dying. Thomas C. Foster
“ Peleus acknowledged this. "Yet other boys will be envious that you have chosen such a one. What will you tell them?" "I will tell them nothing." The answer came with no hesitation, clear and crisp. "I… Madeline Miller
“ Achilles weeps. He cradles me, and will not eat, nor speak a word other than my name. Madeline Miller
