The old man laid a withered, spotted hand on his shoulder. "It hurts, boy," he said softly. "Oh, yes. Choosing . . . it has always hurt. And always will. I know.

You know nothing, Jon Snow

Wind and words. We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. That is our great glory, and our great tragedy.

Know the men who follow you and let them know you. Don't ask your men to die for a stranger.

A true man does what he will, not what he must.

My mother raised me to be bold. If I do not go, I will spend the rest of my life wondering what might have happened if I had." "If you do go, the rest of your life may be too short for wondering. - Asha & Rodrick

The worst isn't done. The worst is just beginning, and there are no happy endings. (Samuel Tarly)