Varys

"In matters of inheritance, sentiment is the enemy of reason."

"A leader who cannot bear the burden of difficult decisions is no leader at all."

"The work of shaping a kingdom is never finished; it requires constant vigilance."

"Dreams of glory fade when one confronts the reality of responsibility."

"Those who mock the intelligent do so from a place of fear and weakness."

"The beauty of strategy lies in its invisibility to the untrained eye."

"Death comes swiftly to those who hesitate in moments that demand action."

"Kindness is a virtue practiced by those who can afford the luxury of it."

"Strength of character is often mistaken for strength of arms."

"Fear is the most honest of all emotions; it never lies about what truly matters."

"Those who pursue happiness often find that it eludes them."

"The flow of gold reveals the true nature of men and their loyalties."

"Health of body is secondary to health of the realm."

"Adventure without purpose is merely wandering."

"The imagination of common folk is often more valuable than the reason of nobles."

"Technology without wisdom leads only to faster destruction."

"The lessons of history are written in the blood of those who failed to heed them."

"Philosophical questions are indulgences for those with time to spare."

"Literature reveals the secrets of human nature to those perceptive enough to read it."

"War teaches men what peace never can about the value of life."

"Motivation comes not from hope, but from the fear of what one might lose."

"Inspiration strikes those who are prepared to seize the moment."

"Relationships in power are transactional by nature; those who forget this are fools."

"Solitude allows a man to contemplate the truths he cannot speak aloud."

"A seed planted in darkness can grow into a mighty oak, unseen by those who rule the light."

"The measure of a man is not in his words, but in the enemies he makes."

"Those who cannot be bought or threatened are the most dangerous of all."