All that Syrio Forel had taught her went racing through her head. Swift as a deer. Quiet as shadow. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Quick as a snake. Calm as still water. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Strong as a bear. Fierce as a wolverine. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Then man who fears losing has already lost. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Fear cuts deeper than swords.
George R. R. MartinI am surrounded by flatterers and fools. It can drive a man to madness,.. . Half of them donโt dare tell me the truth, and the other half canโt find it.
George R. R. MartinShe never forgets a slight, real or imagined. She takes caution for cowardice and dissent for defiance. And she is greedy. Greedy for power, for honour, for love.
George R. R. MartinIt is being common-born that is dangerous, when the great lords play their game of thrones.
George R. R. Martin