So many vows … they make you swear and swear. Defend the king. Obey the king. Keep his secrets. Do his bidding. Your life for his. But obey your father. Love your sister. Protect the innocent. Defend the weak. Respect the gods. Obey the laws. It’s too much. No matter what you do, you’re forsaking one vow or another.
George R. R. MartinIf H. P. Lovecraft and H. L. Mencken had ever collaborated, they might have come up with something like The Edge of Reason. This one will delight thinkers-and outrage true believers-of all stripes.
George R. R. MartinSleep is a little death, dreams the whisperings of the Other, who would drag us all into his eternal night.
George R. R. MartinMothers." The man made a word sound like a curse. "I think birthing does something to your minds. You are all mad.
George R. R. MartinIs there any creature on earth as unfortunate as an ugly woman? (wonders Lady Catelyn Stark)
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