Chaos isnโt a pit. Chaos is a ladder. Many who try to climb it fail and never get to try again. The fall breaks them. And some are given a chance to climb, but they refuse. They cling to the realm, or the gods, or love. Illusions. Only the ladder is real. The climb is all there is.
George R. R. MartinOne of your northmen hit me with a morningstar during the battle on the Green Fork. I escaped him by falling off my horse. (Tyrion)
George R. R. MartinThere are ghosts everywhere," Ser Jorah said softly. "We carry them with us wherever we go.
George R. R. MartinDo you want to die old and craven in your bed?- How else? Though not till I'm done reading.
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