Varys

"Literature preserves the lessons of the past for those wise enough to learn them."

"War is the natural state of kingdoms; peace is merely the interval between conflicts."

"Those who wage war must be prepared to live with the cost of victory."

"Gratitude is a burden that few nobles wish to bear."

"Creativity springs from necessity, not from comfort."

"Beauty is often the mask worn by the most dangerous of adversaries."

"One must never underestimate the power of those deemed unimportant."

"The silences between words often contain more truth than the words themselves."

"Solitude is the sanctuary of the truly powerful."

"Family bonds are useful, but loyalty to the realm transcends such ties."

"Those who speak loudest are often those with the least to say of value."

"A well-placed rumor can accomplish what armies cannot."

"The pursuit of knowledge is the only endeavor truly worthy of a great mind."

"In the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground."

"Dreams are the luxury of those secure in their position."

"Humor serves no purpose in matters of state, yet fools often employ it."

"Every man has his price; one merely needs to discover what it is."

"The greatest victories are won without a single sword being drawn."

"Those who seek love in positions of power will find only disappointment."

"A kingdom's strength lies not in its walls, but in the loyalty of its people."

"Technology amplifies the natural advantages of those already in power."

"History teaches us that empires fall when their leaders forget that they serve the realm."

"The truth of a man is found in his actions, not his words."

"Freedom is a concept that serves only those who have the power to enforce it."

"Peace achieved through strength is the only peace that endures."

"Nature cares nothing for the ambitions of men; it simply is."

"The greatest art is the art of manipulation, practiced without detection."

"Science without purpose is merely idle curiosity."

"A man's legacy is determined not by his intentions, but by the consequences of his actions."

"Those who understand the nature of desire understand the nature of power."