Make no mistake, dwarf. I fought for you, but I do not love you'' ''It was your blade I needed'' Tyrion said, ''not your love.

Explain to me why it is more noble to kill ten thousand men in battle than a dozen at dinner.

First rule, stick them with the pointy end!

You always try to do your own thing. One of the things I wanted to do was to write a book that combines some of the best traits of contemporary fantasy with some of the traits of the historical novel.

Men of honor will do things for their children that they would never consider doing for themselves.

Robert was never the same after he put on that crown. Some men are like swords, made for fighting. Hang them up and they go to rust.

I am the blood of the dragon. Do not presume to teach me lessons.