When you find yourself in bed with an ugly woman, the best thing to do is close your eyes and get on with it
George R. R. MartinThere is no shame in loving. If your septons say there is, your seven gods must be demons. In the isles we know better. Our gods gave us legs to run with, noses to smell with, hands to touch and feel. What mad cruel god would give a man eyes and tell him he must forever keep them shut, and never look at all the beauty in the world? Only a monster god, a demon of the darkness.
George R. R. MartinDo you want to die old and craven in your bed?- How else? Though not till I'm done reading.
George R. R. MartinIf I could wish the Kingslayer back in chains I would. You freed him without my knowledge or consent... but what you did, I know you did for love. For Arya and Sansa, and out of grief for Bran and Rickon. Loveโs not always wise, Iโve learned. It can lead us to great folly, but we follow our hearts... wherever they take us. Donโt we, Mother?
George R. R. Martin