Mother of Rome Quotes

“Humans are made of memory and story as much as blood and bone.”
― Lauren J.A. Bear, Mother of Rome

“A person should not have to be brutalized to be considered strong.”
― Lauren J.A. Bear, Mother of Rome

“RHEA (incredulous): There is no "we". These are animals.

LAVIANA (smiling): We are women. We are both”
― Lauren J.A. Bear, Mother of Rome

“This is the first lesson, Rhea. Men think they create the empires, but both are born of women. You will be a mother of kings.”
― Lauren J.A. Bear, Mother of Rome

“How quickly those in power absolved themselves of responsibility under the cloak of tradition!”
― Lauren J.A. Bear, Mother of Rome

“You cannot relay the wisdom of the forest to one who has sheltered indoors for too long.”
― Lauren J.A. Bear, Mother of Rome

“There are many pains in this world, but none like that of a mother who outlives her child.”
― Lauren J.A. Bear, Mother of Rome

“You've seen my smile," Rhea whispered aloud -- to herself, to nobody, to everyone. "Remember my teeth.”
― Lauren J.A. Bear, Mother of Rome

“What would you sacrifice to be with your boys again?"
Rhea looked the goddess straight in the eye, answering truthfully and without hesitation.
"Everything.”
― Lauren J.A. Bear, Mother of Rome