My brother is undoubtedly arrogant," Tyrion Lannister replied. "My father is the soul of avarice, and my sweet sister Cersei lusts for power with every waking breath. I, however, am innocent as a little lamb. Shall I bleat for you?

He never wanted love, though. You cannot eat love, nor buy a horse with it, nor warm your halls on a cold night.

You always try to do your own thing. One of the things I wanted to do was to write a book that combines some of the best traits of contemporary fantasy with some of the traits of the historical novel.

There is a savage beast in every man, and when you hand that man a sword or spear and send him forth to war, the beast stirs.

You may be as different as the sun and the moon, but the same blood flows through both your hearts. You need her, as she needs you.

Even in dreams, you could not fall forever.

Any act can be a prayer, if done as well as we are able.