Patroclus Quotes
Patroclus Quote of the day
The difference between being Achilles and almost being Achilles is the difference between living and dying.
He looked different in sleep, beautiful but cold as moonlight.
He looked different in sleep, beautiful but cold as moonlight. I found myself wishing he would wake so that I might watch the life return.
Never on me let such wrath lay hold, as the wrath you cherish, you whose valor causes harm!
Patroclus, he says, Patroclus. Patroclus. Over and over until it is sound only.
Achilles’ eyes lift. They are bloodshot and dead. “I wish he had let you all die.
When I am dead, I charge you to mingle our ashes and bury us together.
Achilles weeps. He cradles me, and will not eat, nor speak a word other than my name.
That is — your friend?" "Philtatos, " Achilles replied, sharply. Most beloved.
Indeed, he seemed utterly unaware of his effect on the boys around him.
