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Mary Renault was a British writer renowned for her historical novels, often set in ancient Greece. Her works, characterized by detailed portrayals of ancient Greek society and profound character development, have won her a wide readership. Renault's unique writing style has left a lasting impact on the genre of historical fiction.

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“Is he weeping?" said the one with the softest heart.”

Love Heart Compassion Kindness Sadness Cry Weeping Soft

Book:The Persian Boy

Source: The Persian Boy

“Love is the true food of the soul. But the soul eats to live, like the body– it mustn't live to eat...The soul lives to do!”

Love Soul Life Purpose Soul Purpose

Book:fire from heaven

Source: fire from heaven

“His feelings were confused; he wanted to grasp till Alexander's very bones were somehow engulfed within himself, but knew this to be wicked and mad; he would kill anyone who harmed a hair of his head.”

Love Devotion Historical Romance

Book:fire from heaven

Source: fire from heaven

“Hephaistion was thinking how fragile his rib cage seemed, how terrible were the warring desires to cherish and to crush it.”

Love Violence Devotion Gay Men

Book:fire from heaven

Source: fire from heaven

“The gods, in kindness to mankind, have put in most men’s hearts the wish to be loved and honored, even when they greatly wish for power. Power is the test. Some, once they have it, are content to buy the show of liking, and punish those who withhold it; then you have a despot. But some keep a true eye for how they seem to others, and care about it, which holds them back from much mischief.”

Love Power Honor Esteem Worth Despot

Book:The Praise Singer

Source: The Praise Singer

“That is the life of the gods, who only seem to die like the sun at his setting. But do not ride too fast across the sky and leave us all in darkness.”

Book:The Persian Boy

Source: The Persian Boy

“I know what you feel like anyone else. It's people that matter. If not, what are you worrying about. What's Madge got that you can't have for a bob against the railings? You care about someone and they let you down. Where's the difference?”

Love Infidelity

Book:The Charioteer

Source: The Charioteer

“By her shining and her power he knew her.”

Love Heart Shining Heart Love

Author:Mary Renault

About the Author

Born: September 4, 1905
Died: December 13, 1983
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 99

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