Who said "He was like honey, and I was the bee."?

This quote is attributed to Patroclus.

He was like honey, and I was the bee. - Patroclus

"He was like honey, and I was the bee."

Patroclus Love

Character in The Song of Achilles

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"paraphrased idea about devotion to Achilles"

"I am made of memories."

"I could recognize him by touch alone, by smell; I would know him blind, by the way the air moved around him."

"I have never known the world where I was not waiting for him."

"I love my wife, but sometimes she drives me crazy."

"Love conquers all obstacles."

"Love is patient, love is kind."

"I'm not stupid, I'm just in love!"