Stannis Baratheon

491 quotes

"My enemies mistake my quiet for weakness. They will learn their error."
Strength
"A throne won through blood must be held through iron will."
Power
"I do not seek counsel from those without the strength to command."
Leadership
"The price of ambition is often paid in tears and ash."
"A man's word is his bond. I have never broken mine."
"I understand now what must be done, though it tears my heart to do it."
"The world does not reward the merciful, only the strong."
"Each decision I make carries the weight of thousands of lives."
"I will not bow to false gods or false kings."
"Victory comes to those willing to sacrifice everything."
Perseverance
"My legitimacy is written in blood and fire, as old as the realm itself."
Politics
"The weak perish, and the strong prevail. This is the law of nature."
Nature
"I am patient because I know the end result is worth the wait."
Patience
"A good general knows when to fight and when to wait."
Wisdom
"I do not trust easily, but those I trust have my unwavering loyalty."
Friendship
"The night gathers, and now my watch begins - it shall not end until my death."
"I have made peace with the cost of my ambitions."
"The truth is a weapon sharper than any sword when wielded properly."
Wisdom
"A king must inspire fear and respect in equal measure."
Leadership
"I am not cruel by nature, but cruelty is sometimes necessary for order."
"The realm does not belong to any one man - it belongs to the law."
Justice
"I have sacrificed my own happiness for the good of the kingdom."
"Those who doubt my cause will soon see the error of their doubt."
"A true warrior does not seek battle for its own sake, but for honor."
War
"I am the last man standing because I refuse to fall."
Perseverance
"The gods have written my destiny in fire and blood."
"I will hold the throne regardless of the cost to myself."
"A man without a clear purpose is lost to the darkness."
"I have learned that family bonds are both a strength and a weakness."
Family
"The crown upon my head is a reminder of my duty and my burden."