Quotes from Madeline Miller

But is it not a sort of genius to cut always to the heart?

Así es como los mortales obtienen fama", pensé; mediante la práctica y la diligencia, cuidando sus talentos como si fueran jardines, con la esperanza de verlos resplandecer bajo el sol.

Je ne le quitterai jamais. Je serai à lui pour toujours, autant qu'il voudra de moi.

Dopotutto sarebbe stato improbabile che mio padre ci permettesse di stare soli insieme, il suo stupido figlio e la sua stupida moglie.

Name one hero who was happy...You can't.' He was sitting up now, leaning forward. 'I can't.' 'I know. They never let you be famous and happy.' He lifted an eybrow. 'I'll tell you a secret.' 'Tell me.' I loved it when he was like this. 'I'm going to be the first.' He took my palm and held it to his. 'Swear it.' 'Why me?' 'Because you're the reason. Swear it.

War has always seemed to me a foolish choice for men. Whatever they wi from it, they will only have a handful of years enjoy before they die. More likely they will perish trying.

That men worshipped him like a god, but no one mourned.

Ma non è una caratteristica del genio andare sempre dritto al cuore?

My skin was glowing, my teeth set. My lioness lashed her tail. Does no one the courage? Will no one dare to face me? So you see, in my way, I was eager for what came.

Y a pesar de lo herido que me sentía, bajo ningún concepto deseaba verle marchar ni contemplarle nervioso y temeroso, como el resto de nosotros.

Name one hero who was happy you can't, I can't, I know. They never let you be famous AND happy. Ill tell you a secret Tell me Im going to be the first.. Swear it why me because your the reason.. swear it I swear it