All the world knew that a maester forged his silver link when he learned the art of healing—but the world preferred to forget that men who knew how to heal also knew how to kill.

Only a fool humbles himself when the world is so full of men eager to do that job for him. (Theon Greyjoy)

When you find yourself in bed with an ugly woman, the best thing to do is close your eyes and get on with it

A sweet face oft hides a sinner's heart.

There was an agelessness about him, a stillness; on Roose Bolton's face, rage and joy looked much the same.

This is not Winterfell', he told him as he cut his meat with fork and dagger. 'On the Wall, a man gets only what he earns. You're no ranger, Jon, only a green boy with the smell of summer still on you.

You can't just pick people for their hair color or the shape of their face. You have to go with the best actors.