“ The Father made men curious, some say to test our faith. It is my own abiding sin that whenever I come upon a door I must needs see what lies upon the farther side, but certain doors are best left uno… George R.R. Martin
“ A twisted spine condemned him to walk with a limp, but as he said famously, I do not limp when I read, nor when I write. George R.R. Martin
“ They call me Baelon the Brave, the prince told his wife at her bedside, but I would sooner fight a dozen battles than do what you’ve just done. George R.R. Martin
“ A ruler needs a good head and a true heart, she famously told the king. A cock is not essential. George R.R. Martin
“ I will leave the making of law to you, brother, Prince Baelon declared, I would sooner make sons. George R.R. Martin
“ Words are wind, but wind can fan a fire. My father and my uncle fought words with steel and flame. We shall fight words with words, and put out the fires before they start. George R.R. Martin
