The wildlings seemed to think Ygritte a great beauty because of her hair; red hair was rare among the free folk, and those who had it were said to be kissed by fire, which was supposed to be lucky.

The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword. If you would take a man's life, you owe it to him to look into his eyes and hear his final words. And if you cannot bear to do that, then perhaps the man does not deserve to die.

Wine makes all things possible.

The sea is never weary. I must be as tireless.

I never wanted to see half the things I've seen, and I've never seen half the things I wanted to. I don't think wanting comes into it. You'd best go all the same.

I heard of a man who had a razor made of Valyrian steel. He cut his head off trying to shave.

So be it. I'll wear my iron and hold my tongue. A man who won't listen can't hear.