Some old wounds never truly heal, and bleed again at the slightest word.

Catelyn wanted to run to him, to kiss his sweet brow, to wrap him in her arms so tightly that he would never come to harm.

A long summer always meant a long winter to come.

I've been very lucky. There were times when I was afraid I would never sell another book, but I never doubted I'd write another book.

Man wants to be the king o' the rabbits, he best wear a pair o' floppy ears.

Lord Snow wants to take my place now.' He sneered. 'I'd have an easier time teaching a wolf to juggle than you will training this aurochs.' 'I'll take that wager, Ser Alliser', Jon said. 'I'd love to see Ghost juggle.

One voyage to the East and a man could live as rich as a lord until the end of his days. When he'd been younger, Davos had dreamed of making such voyages himself. But the years went dancing by like moths around a flame, and somehow the time had never been quite right.