Stannis Baratheon

491 quotes

"Indecision is a form of weakness."
Wisdom
"I will forge a new age, whether the world is ready or not."
Change
"Cruelty is often mercy in disguise."
Justice
"The night may be dark, but my will is darker still."
Power
"A king does not apologize. A king commands respect through action."
Leadership
"I have stared into the abyss. It does not frighten me."
Courage
"The world will bend to my vision, or it will burn."
Motivation
"There is no room for sentiment in matters of state."
Politics
"A true king is forged in adversity."
Strength
"I ask for nothing but what is rightfully mine."
Justice
"The gods test us only to make us stronger."
Faith
"Gratitude is a luxury the powerful cannot afford."
Gratitude
"I will not rest until the realm is secure under my rule."
Perseverance
"A man must be willing to sacrifice for the greater good."
Leadership
"Beauty fades, but power endures."
Beauty
"I have seen death. It holds no power over me."
Death
"The weak cling to hope. The strong make reality."
Hope
"A kingdom divided cannot stand. It must have one voice."
Peace
"I am not loved. But I will be respected and feared."
Power
"A man's greatest enemy is often himself."
Philosophy
"The path to greatness is paved with difficult choices."
Wisdom
"I do not seek friends. I seek allies and servants."
Friendship
"Patience is a weapon for those who understand its use."
Patience
"The crown demands everything. I give everything willingly."
Work
"A true leader knows when to strike and when to wait."
Leadership
"I will remake the world in the image of order and strength."
Change
"Weakness is the only true evil in this world."
Strength
"The gods have written my destiny. I am merely the instrument of their will."
Faith
"A man who cannot command himself cannot command others."
Leadership
"I have sacrificed love for duty. It is the burden of a king."
Family