But my philosophy is that plot advancement is not what the experience of reading fiction is about. If all we care about is advancing the plot, why read novels? We can just read Cliffs Notes.

Sins may be forgiven. Crimes require punishment.

In my 10 years that I spent out in TV and film, I had my shares of frustrations and annoyances and disappointments, but also I think it was, in the long run, it was very good for me in a whole bunch of ways.

I am surrounded by flatterers and fools.

Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.

I thank you for calling them off, young ser. I promise you, they would have found me indigestible.

If half an onion is black with rot, it is a rotten onion. A man is good or he is evil. (Melisandre of Asshai)