The storms come and go, the waves crash overhead, the big fish eat the little fish, and I keep on paddling. (Varys)

It was astonishing to see how angry Cersei could wax over accusations she knew perfectly well to be true.

What's dead may never die.

Sins may be forgiven. Crimes require punishment.

I've always preferred writing about grey characters and human characters. Whether they are giants or elves or dwarves, or whatever they are, they're still human, and the human heart is still in conflict with the self.

When the end comes, I will meet it raging.

Not all books are for all people. We read for different reasons.