Cersei Lannister

"The gods never help us, so we must help ourselves."

"Everyone is capable of betrayal if given the right incentive."

"I am the most powerful woman in the realm."

"My mistakes are my own, and I answer to no one for them."

"Weakness is not an option I have ever entertained."

"I will do whatever it takes to protect my family."

"There is no shame in using every tool at your disposal."

"I have spent my life preparing for this moment."

"Love makes people careless, and careless people die."

"I am not afraid of death. I have come too close to fear it now."

"People are far more interesting when they are afraid."

"I have never needed a man to tell me what I am capable of."

"The only loyalty that matters is loyalty to yourself."

"Wisdom is knowing which battles are worth fighting."

"I have played the game better than anyone ever has."

"You cannot rule if you are loved. You can only rule if you are feared."

"I have always been smarter than the men around me."

"A clever woman can turn any situation to her advantage."

"I refuse to be diminished by anyone's expectations."

"The past is a burden we all carry."

"I have made peace with the darkness in myself."

"Power corrupts everyone eventually, myself included."

"I am the dragon's daughter by marriage, and I will not be caged."

"Sometimes the best strategy is to let people think they have won."

"I have learned that hope is dangerous."

"A woman who is clever enough can rule a kingdom."

"I do not believe in accidents. Only in design and destiny."

"The world is not kind to those who are not willing to fight."

"I have always known exactly what I am."

"Life is a series of choices, and I have chosen power."