"The Mists of Avalon" Quotes
A reimagining of Arthurian legends from the perspective of the women who shaped and influenced the mythical realm of Avalon.
fantasy | 912 pages | Published in 2001
Quotes
I would rather have a completely ruined world with no warlords and no war, no murder and no killing at all.
The Goddess teaches us that by accepting the tragedy and the beauty of existence, we have freedom from the bondage of fate.
Sometimes silence is the best answer.
It is the doom and destiny of women to be burned alive for sins of witchcraft.
Women have always been the strong ones of the world. Men are always seeking from women a little pillow to put their heads down on.
To be a queen, a woman has to look like a girl, act like a lady, think like a man, and work like a dog.
It's the price we pay for the passions we've tasted.
Our lives are not our own. From womb to tomb, we are bound to others, past and present, and by each crime and every kindness, we birth our future.
Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.
There is no price we can pay for peace.
