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Patricia A. McKillip is an American fantasy author known for her unique literary style and rich imagination. Her works often blend mythology, folklore, and fantasy elements, which have won her a dedicated following.

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Famous Patricia A. McKillip Quotes

“Men see what they are most afraid of.”

Men

Book:The Forgotten Beasts of Eld

Source: The Forgotten Beasts of Eld

“The man was hit in one eye by a stone, and that eye turned inward so that it looked into his mind, and he died of what he saw there”

Men Mind Eye Saws Stones Died Inward

Book:The Forgotten Beasts of Eld

Source: The Forgotten Beasts of Eld

“Only yesterday a young woman came to me wanting a trap set for a man with a sweet smile and lithe arms. She was a fool, not for wanting him, but for wanting more of him than that.”

Men Young Sweet Arms Fool Yesterday Traps Young Women Wanting More Sweet Smile

Book:The Forgotten Beasts of Eld

Source: The Forgotten Beasts of Eld

“I would be mute, beautiful, changless as the earth for you. I would be your memory, without age, always innocent, always waiting in the King's white house. I would do that for you and no other man inthe relm. But it would be a lie and I will do anything but lie to you - I swear that.”

Men Would Be Age Earth Beautiful Lying House Waiting Memories White Kings Innocent White House Swear Mute Always Waiting

Author:Patricia A. McKillip

“Shall I add a man to my collection?”

Men Add Collections

Author:Patricia A. McKillip

About the Author

Born: February 29, 1948
Known for: Author
Quotes: 58

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