Varys

"The good of the realm often requires difficult choices."

"Patience is the virtue of the truly powerful."

"A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand."

"Those who seek power openly are rarely the ones who obtain it."

"The strongest castles are built not of stone, but of secrets."

"Education shapes the destiny of nations."

"Time is the greatest teacher if one knows how to listen."

"Change is inevitable; what matters is how one adapts to it."

"Trust is a luxury that few can afford in matters of state."

"The world respects only those who have earned their place through cunning or strength."

"A whisper in the right ear can topple empires."

"Hope is the refuge of fools; knowledge is the weapon of the wise."

"One must always consider the consequences of one's actions seven moves ahead."

"The love of power corrupts even the noblest of hearts."

"Death comes for us all eventually; the question is only when."

"Mercy is a virtue best observed from a distance."

"A man who knows his place in the world is a man who survives."

"Success requires sacrifice; those unwilling to sacrifice will never truly triumph."

"The best plans are those made in shadow, away from prying eyes."

"Friendship in the halls of power is but a useful fiction."

"Every great man falls because of his own ambitions."

"The course of history turns on decisions made by those with the courage to act."

"Art is the language of those who lack the power to speak directly."

"Music soothes the soul but does not feed the kingdom."

"Faith is a comfort for those who cannot affect change through reason."

"Money flows to those who know how to control the flow of information."

"Health is of little consequence to one who has lost his power."

"Adventure appeals to those who have not yet learned the value of safety."

"Imagination is the realm of the powerless; reality belongs to the strong."

"The future belongs to those who shape it through will and intellect."