Lannister

"I am patient because I understand the value of timing."

"The measure of a man is not his birth, but his will."

"Most people are easy to understand once you know their price."

"Literature is the playground of the idle rich."

"I have little use for adventure. Strategy is far more rewarding."

"Music is pleasant, but it distracts from more important matters."

"Politics is the art of making enemies believe they are friends."

"Health is necessary only as a means to power."

"I have learned that imagination without resources is merely fantasy."

"Gratitude is a word for those indebted to others."

"Creativity is best applied to matters of strategy and finance."

"Work done well is work that brings profit."

"Death comes for all men eventually. The trick is postponing it."

"Perseverance is admirable only when it serves ambition."

"I have never found wisdom in the mouths of the common folk."

"A sharp mind is the greatest asset a man can possess."

"To truly lead, one must be willing to stand alone."

"I value those who recognize talent when they see it."

"The universe cares nothing for morality, only results."

"I have found that most people's loyalty extends only to their purse."

"A well-placed word is more powerful than any army."

"Hope is the luxury of those with few options."

"I respect ambition above all other qualities."

"The greatest inspiration is witnessing your enemy's downfall."

"I have learned that most conflicts stem from poor communication or weaker intellect."

"A man's family name is his greatest weapon."

"Humor is useful when employed strategically."

"To understand others is to control them."

"I am far too intelligent for simple emotions."

"The pursuit of happiness often leads to one's ruin."