"Cleopatra: A Life" Quotes
"Cleopatra: A Life" by Stacy Schiff delves into the enigmatic and powerful life of Cleopatra VII, exploring her political acumen, cultural influence, and enduring legacy beyond the myths that have overshadowed her true story.
history | 369 pages | Published in 2010
Quotes
Her palace shimmered with onyx and gold but was richer still in political and sexual intrigue.
Cleopatra stood at one of the most dangerous intersections in history: that of women and power.
She was not the passive Egyptian beauty of popular myth.
She was a politician of great gifts, indefatigable, ingenious, and resourceful.
Cleopatra descended from a long line of murderers and upheld the family tradition.
Despite her fabled allure, it was her intellect and charm that proved to be her greatest assets.
Her life was a drama of epic proportions.
She was a master of self-presentation, fully aware of her royal persona.
A capable, clear-eyed sovereign, she knew how to build alliances.
Her love affairs and alliances were as much political as they were personal.
