It is better to be seen as cruel than foolish.

The Red God takes what is his, lovely girl. And only death may pay for life. You saved me and the two I was with. You stole three deaths from the Red God. We have to give them back. Speak three names and the man will do the rest. Three lives I will give you - no more, no less, and we're done.

His dagger was out, poised at her throat. “Sing, little bird. Sing for your little life.

You little fool. Tears are not a woman's only weapon. You've got another one between your legs, and you'd best learn to use it. You'll find men use their swords freely enough. Both kinds of swords.

The worst isn't done. The worst is just beginning, and there are no happy endings. (Samuel Tarly)

It is one thing to be clever and another to be wise.

You lie. Worse, you lie poorly.