It's a fool boy who mocks a giant, and a mad world when a cripple has to defend him.

Summer will end soon enough, and childhood as well.

She is not truly beautiful but something about her draws the eye.

I beg you both, take heart.'(Varys) 'Whose?' asked Tyrion sourly. He could think of several tempting choices.

You should grieve if a fictional character is killed. You should care.

Jon Snow had dreamed of leading men to glory just as King Daeron had, of growing up to be a conqueror. Now he was a man grown and the Wall was his, yet all he had were doubts. He could not even seem to conquer those.

All these kings would do a deal better if they would put down their swords and listen to their mothers.