A hedge knight must hold tight to his pride. Without it, he was no more than a sellsword

And all was black and still, and black and cold, and black and dead, and black.

A lot of writing takes place in the subconscious, and it's bound to have an effect.

I am Cersei of House Lannister, a lion of the Rock, the rightful queen of these Seven Kingdoms, trueborn daughter of Tywin Lannister. And hair grows back.

You mistake patience for forbearance.

We all dream of things we cannot have.

We'll need to make a litter to carry him," said Osha. "No use," said Luwin. "I'm dying, woman." "You can't," said Rickon angrily. "No you can't." Beside him, Shaggydog bared his teeth and growled. The maester smiled. "Hush now, child, I'm much older than you. I can . . . die as I please.