Zeus, first cause, prime mover; for what thing without Zeus is done among mortals?

They sent forth men to battle, But no such men return; And home, to claim their welcome, Come ashes in an urn

You are young and young your rule and you think that the tower in which you live is free from sorrow: from it have I not seen two tyrants thrown? The third, who now is king, I shall yet live to see him fall, of all three most suddenly, most dishonored.

The Greek gods had personalities like those of humans and struggled with one another for position and power. They did not love humans (although some had favorites) and did not ask to be loved by them. They did not impose codes of behavior. They expected respect and honor but coud act contrary to human needs and desires.

You should know by now that love is never a weakness, Ares. Love is the mortal world’s greatest strength.

I'm a sucker for a guy with scars, so for your protection, we should probably stick to the case."
"I'm not scared.