Game of Thrones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Education shapes the destiny of nations."

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

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

"A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand."

"Patience is the virtue of the truly powerful."