Game of Thrones

"I prefer to work in silence, away from praise or recognition."

"The health of a kingdom depends on those willing to do dark deeds."

"I am not bound by the laws that constrain other men."

"Creativity in deception is an art form I have perfected."

"The adventure of life lies in understanding its hidden mechanisms."

"I have learned that every man has a price, though the coin differs."

"History is written by the victors, but I know the truth beneath the words."

"A leader who does not understand his enemies is a foolish leader."

"I serve no god but the realm itself."

"The pursuit of power requires one to accept hard truths about humanity."

"I have found that faith is a tool used by those without knowledge."

"The highest art is the manipulation of men's beliefs."

"A realm at peace is a realm ripe for manipulation."

"I ask no favors because favors create obligations."

"The business of kings is best conducted in darkness."

"I have learned that imagination often exceeds reality."

"An inspired people are a dangerous people."

"I prefer truth to pleasant lies, for truth allows for planning."

"Death is the only certainty in a world of lies and deception."

"I have arranged the movements of kingdoms like pieces on a board."

"A mind that questions is a mind that cannot be controlled."

"Gratitude is the hallmark of the weak and the grateful."

"The greatest threat to any ruler is an informed populace."

"I gather knowledge as others gather wealth."

"A spy must be many things, but sentimental is never one of them."

"The council chamber is a battlefield where no swords are drawn."

"Fear is a tool, and I am a master craftsman."

"I have seen kingdoms rise on the backs of lies told convincingly."

"Perseverance is the difference between those who rule and those who serve."

"I trust in the information I gather, not in the people I gather it from."