Oberyn Martell

481 quotes

"I have walked the streets of Braavos, Lys, and Tyrosh. What have you seen?"
Knowledge
"A swift sword is worth more than a sharp tongue, though both have their uses."
Strength
"My children are my greatest achievement - more valuable than any victory."
Family
"Freedom is not given; it is taken by those brave enough to seize it."
Freedom
"The world is vast and full of wonders for those willing to explore it."
Imagination
"I do not fear death because I have lived without fear."
Death
"Art is the reflection of a man's soul - what does your art say about you?"
Art
"Patience is a virtue, but so is action. Know when to employ each."
Patience
"The strongest men are those who do not need to prove their strength."
Strength
"I have loved many women, and each has taught me something new about life."
Relationships
"A man's word is his bond, or he is no man at all."
Truth
"The greatest pleasures in life are simple: good wine, good company, and good conversation."
Happiness
"Why should I mourn what I cannot change? I prefer to change what I mourn."
Change
"Leadership is not about ruling with force - it is about inspiring with purpose."
Leadership
"I have trained since I was a boy because I knew one day I would need these skills."
Work
"Dreams are wonderful, but they mean nothing without the courage to pursue them."
Dreams
"A witty man is never truly defeated, even in the darkest moments."
Humor
"The beauty of Dorne is that we accept all people as they are."
Kindness
"Time is the one enemy we cannot defeat, so we must live as if each moment matters."
Time
"I believe in second chances, for even the greatest have stumbled."
Hope
"Power without wisdom is merely the power to destroy."
Power
"Gold can buy many things, but it cannot buy honor or love."
Money
"A healthy body is a healthy mind - one cannot exist without the other."
Health
"Philosophy teaches us to question everything, and I question most things."
Philosophy
"The greatest literature reflects the human condition in all its complexity."
Literature
"Politics is the art of saying what people wish to hear while doing what you believe."
Politics
"War is failure - failure to negotiate, failure to understand, failure to coexist."
War
"Let others chase glory; I prefer the satisfaction of a life well-lived."
Motivation
"The world will tell you that you cannot - prove them wrong."
Inspiration
"A good relationship is built on honesty, passion, and mutual respect."
Relationships