Game of Thrones

"We're all going to die. All of us. What we do with the time before that comes, that's what matters."

"I may not be a great warrior, but I can be something else. I can be wise."

"The things we love destroy us every time."

"I'm not a fighter, but I am a reader. And I've read about a lot of wars."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Technology without wisdom leads only to faster destruction."

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

"Adventure without purpose is merely wandering."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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