Jon Snow: I'm not afraid to die. Mormont: Nor life, I hope.

One of your northmen hit me with a morningstar during the battle on the Green Fork. I escaped him by falling off my horse. (Tyrion)

When you know what a man wants you know who he is, and how to move him.

I would also suggest that any aspiring writer begin with short stories. These days, I meet far too many young writers who try to start off with a novel right off, or a trilogy, or even a nine-book series. That's like starting in at rock climbing by tackling Mt. Everest. Short stories help you learn your craft.

On the gallows tree, all men are brothers.

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

I crossed a thousand leagues to come to you, and lost the best part of me along the way. Don't tell me to leave.