Sleep is good, he said, And books are better.

Jon shrugged. 'Girls get the arms but not the swords. Bastards get the swords but not the arms. I did not make the rules, little sister.

That little touch is not in the books, but I wish it had been in the books because it was a great addition.

The true horrors of human history derive not from orcs and Dark Lords, but from ourselves.

I would choose freedom over comfort every time.

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.

Children are a battle of a different sort. ... A battle without banners or warhorns but no less fierce.