The world seems simple to you, my friend. But when you're a king, very few choices are simple. Ithaca cannot afford an enemy like Agamemnon.

Am I supposed to fear him?

You don't fear anyone, that's your problem. Fear is useful. Stay, Achilles. You were born for this war.

My life is war. Is that what you think?

Am I wrong?

A week ago you were right. But things are less simple today.

Women have a way of complicating things.

Of all the kings of Greece, I respect you most. But in this war you're a servant. And I refuse to be a servant any longer.

Sometimes you need to serve in order to lead. I hope you understand that one day.