George R. R. Martin Quotes

A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge. That is why I read so much.

A true man does what he will, not what he must.

Always keep your foes confused. If they are never certain who you are or what you want, they cannot know what you are like to do next.

We all dream of things we cannot have.

The world was full of cravens who pretended to be heroes; it took a queer sort of courage to admit to cowardice...

Every man should lose a battle in his youth, so he does not lose a war when he is old.

How could I not love him, after that? That is not to say that I approved of all he did, or much enjoyed the company of the man that he became... but every little girl needs a big brother to protect her. Tywin was big even when he was little.” She gave a sigh. “Who will protect us now?”
Jaime kissed her cheek. “He left a son.”
“Aye, he did. That is what I fear the most, in truth.”
That was a queer remark. “Why should you fear?”
“Jaime,” she said, tugging on his ear, “sweetling, I have known you since you were a babe at Joanna’s breast. You smile like Gerion and fight like Tyg, and there’s some of Kevan in you, else you would not wear that cloak... but Tyrion is Tywin’s son, not you. I said so once to your father’s face, and he would not speak to me for half a year. Men are such thundering great fools. Even the sort who come along once in a thousand years.

Lord Tywin Lannister did not, in the end, shit gold.

Aemon’s blind white eyes came open. “Egg?” he said, as the rain streamed down his cheeks. “Egg, I dreamed that I was old.

A day will come when you think yourself safe and happy, and suddenly your joy will turn to ashes in your mouth, and you'll know the debt is paid.

It was queer how sometimes a child's innocent eyes can see things that grown men are blind to.

The great thing about reading is that it broadens your life

He was no dragon, Dany thought, curiously calm. Fire cannot kill a dragon

I am loyal to my beloved Joffrey. (Sansa)

No doubt. As loyal as a deer surrounded by wolves. (Tyrion)

Lions, she whispered without thinking.

Keep walking. If I look back I am lost.