He was beastly tired, but it was hard to stop. One more book, he had told himself, then I'll stop. One more folio, just one more. One more page, then I'll go up and rest and get a bite to eat. But there was always another page after that one, and another after that, and another book waiting underneath the pile. I'll just take a quick peek to see what this one is about, he'd think, and before he knew he would be halfway through it.

I am not questioning your honor, I am denying its existence.

Bear Island knows no king but the King in the North, whose name is STARK.

- Some men think because they are afraid to do. - There is a difference between fear and caution.

The Gods give with one hand and take with the other.

There is magic in my universe, but it's pretty low magic compared to other fantasies.

It is better to be seen as cruel than foolish.