‘There are many kinds of beauty, my lady, and not all of them fade as swiftly as the flesh.’
– Parmenion, to Olympias, Lion of Macedon
‘There are many kinds of beauty, my lady, and not all of them fade as swiftly as the flesh.’
– Parmenion, to Olympias, Lion of Macedon
‘I will always be the master of my fate. As will you – for we are men of strength.’
– Parmenion, to Attalus, Lion of Macedon
‘You expect too much of yourself, my friend. I have some bad news for you: you are not perfect. Now get some rest.‘
– Bernios, to Parmenion, Lion of Macedon
‘A wise man once told me to plan as if you were going to live for ever, but to live as if this were your last day on earth. Let us do that, lady. Let us treat tonight as if it were the last.‘
– Parmenion, to Derae, Lion of Macedon
‘You have a fine, mind, but do not complain of life’s unfairness. It is never fair – at best it is impartial.‘
– Parmenion, to Theoparlis, Lion of Macedon
‘When I look at the sky, or the sea, or a beautiful horse, I like to believe in gods. I like to feel there is some order, some meaning to existence.‘
– Parmenion, to Mothac, Lion of Macedon
‘With each heartbeat a man has two choices. Yet each choice makes a pathway, and he must walk it wherever it takes him. You stand at a crossroads.‘
– Tamis, to Parmenion, Lion Of Macedon