We're all the heroes of our own stories. So, when I am inside the head of a character who would otherwise be considered a villain, I have a great deal of affection for that character and I'm trying to see the world and the events through their eyes. George R. R. Martin More Quotes by George R. R. Martin More Quotes From George R. R. Martin If I could wish the Kingslayer back in chains I would. You freed him without my knowledge or consent... but what you did, I know you did for love. For Arya and Sansa, and out of grief for Bran and Rickon. Love’s not always wise, I’ve learned. It can lead us to great folly, but we follow our hearts... wherever they take us. Don’t we, Mother? George R. R. Martin grief wise mother A man could not always be where he belonged, though. George R. R. Martin men Men of honor will do things for their children that they would never consider doing for themselves. George R. R. Martin honor men children Irri and Jhiqui argued about Rakharo. “You are too skinny for him,” Jhiqui was saying. “You are almost a boy. Rakharo does not bed with boys. This is known.” Irri bristled back. “It is known that you are almost a cow. Rakharo does not bed with cows. George R. R. Martin bed doe boys Even the sky was grey. Grey and grey and greyer. The whole world grey, everywhere you look, everything grey except the eyes of the bride. The eyes of the bride were brown. Big and brown and full of fear. George R. R. Martin eye sky looks They say night's beauties fade at dawn, and the children of wine are oft disowned in the morning light. George R. R. Martin wine morning children ...spend my time warring and whoring, that's what I was made for. George R. R. Martin my-time made Half-truths are worth more than outright lies. George R. R. Martin half-truth half lying Something about the howling of a wolf took a man right out of his here and now and left him in a dark forest of the mind, running naked before the pack. George R. R. Martin dark running men Anyone can be killed. George R. R. Martin arya-stark starks Children are a battle of a different sort. ... A battle without banners or warhorns but no less fierce. George R. R. Martin battle different children Power is a trick. It lies where we believe it lies. George R. R. Martin deceit believe lying I am Cersei of House Lannister, a lion of the Rock, the rightful queen of these Seven Kingdoms, trueborn daughter of Tywin Lannister. And hair grows back. George R. R. Martin daughter queens hair Power resides where men believe it to reside. George R. R. Martin men believe Prince Rhaegar loved his Lady Lyanna, and thousands died for it. George R. R. Martin died Some doors are best left closed. George R. R. Martin left doors A lord may love the men that he commands, but he cannot be a friend to them. One day he may need to sit in judgement on them, or send them forth to die. George R. R. Martin one-day men needs The more people you love, the weaker you are. George R. R. Martin cersei-lannister sweet-poison people Arya lifted her gaze from the dead man and his dead dog. Jaqen H'ghar was leaning up against the side of the Wailing Tower. When he saw her looking, he lifted a hand to his face and laid two fingers casually against his cheek. George R. R. Martin dog men hands I know nothing and perhaps I never will. George R. R. Martin knows
