A Clash of Kings

Book · 8 characters · 687 quotes · 1998

Quotes from A Clash of Kings

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"The pain of loss teaches us the value of what we had."
Catelyn Stark
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"Ambition and gravity pull a man in opposing directions."
Tyrion Lannister Motivation
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"The living should always honor the dead."
Catelyn Stark Family
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"The gods do not favor the hesitant."
Theon Greyjoy Leadership
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"The throne is mine by right. All the blood spilled in my cause was spilled for me."
Stannis Baratheon Power
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"A man can own his pride or his life, but not both."
Davos Seaworth Wisdom
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"Survival is the first law."
Tyrion Lannister Perseverance
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"Words are wind."
Davos Seaworth Truth
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"In battle, luck matters as much as skill."
Stannis Baratheon War
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"A woman's place is where she chooses."
Arya Stark Freedom
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"A lion in chains is still a lion."
Tyrion Lannister Strength
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"To know nothing is to be nothing."
Tyrion Lannister Knowledge
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"Duty calls to us all."
Davos Seaworth Leadership
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"Blood will have blood."
Catelyn Stark War
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"A crown does not make one wise."
Tyrion Lannister Wisdom
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"There is no creature on earth half so terrifying as a truly just man."
Stannis Baratheon Justice
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"The wheel turns, and we turn with it."
Theon Greyjoy Change
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"I am of the night."
Jon Snow Courage
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"A man grows only when he's tested."
Davos Seaworth Strength
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"I would betray the world for my children"
Catelyn Stark
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"A sword is an answer to some questions, but not all"
Davos Seaworth Wisdom
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"I have lost so much to claim what is mine"
Stannis Baratheon
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"The god of wine and the god of chaos are the same"
Tyrion Lannister Philosophy
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"What good is power if you cannot protect those you love"
Catelyn Stark Power
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"I would sooner betray my king than my conscience"
Davos Seaworth
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"Born amidst salt and smoke"
Davos Seaworth Faith
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"A good man must answer for his choices"
Stannis Baratheon Justice
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"There are no winners in war, only survivors"
Catelyn Stark War
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"I am my father's son"
Tyrion Lannister Family
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"The battle was lost before it began"
Davos Seaworth War