A man falling off a cliff to certain death will stretch out a hand even to his worst enemy.
Robert JordanIf you ask the lion to protect from from wolves, you have only chosen to end in one belly instead of another.
Robert JordanThe nobles and the noble Houses maneuver for advantage. They do things they think will help them, or hurt and enemy, or both. Usually, it's all done in secrecy, or if not, they try to make it seem as if they're doing something other than what they are.
Robert Jordan