Politics Quotes

Power, governance, and the messy business of organizing human societies.

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"Power corrupts, but the Free Folk have little use for power. We value freedom more."
Tormund Giantsbane
T
"Politics is a game for fools. Give me honest dealing any day."
Tormund Giantsbane
V
"The world believes what it is told to believe."
Varys
V
"The realm survives only through careful manipulation."
Varys
V
"A realm in chaos is easier to control than one at peace."
Varys
V
"A realm functions best when few know how truly."
Varys
V
"A realm at peace is a realm ripe for exploitation."
Varys
V
"The realm does not care for the virtue of kings."
Varys
V
"A realm functions best when its people know nothing of those who rule."
Varys
P
"The seed of revolution is planted in oppression."
Pod
S
"There is no room for sentiment in matters of state."
Stannis Baratheon
B
"Politics is the art of compromise. I have never been good at compromise."
Brienne
B
"Politics breeds compromise. I prefer truth."
Brienne
O
"Do not underestimate those who smile while plotting their revenge."
Oberyn Martell
O
"In every negotiation, know when to smile and when to strike."
Oberyn Martell
T
"Politics is a game for those with soft hands."
Tormund Giantsbane
M
"A man's politics are irrelevant if he lacks the strength to enforce them."
Mountain
L
"Politics is the art of making enemies believe they are friends."
Lannister
V
"A man without secrets is a man without defenses."
Varys
V
"The iron throne was never meant for a single king."
Varys
V
"The game of thrones is played by those who understand its rules."
Varys
V
"Every man is a tool waiting to be wielded by a more clever mind."
Varys
V
"A secret shared is a secret lost."
Varys
V
"A kingdom at peace with itself is a kingdom without power."
Varys
G
"Politics is just power dressed in prettier clothes."
Gilly
G
"Politics corrupts even the best intentions."
Gilly
S
"I've learned that politics is often more complicated than it seems."
Sam Tarly
T
"Politics are games for children before the endless night."
The Night King
T
"Politics matter not in the face of annihilation."
The Night King
S
"A kingdom divided cannot stand. I will unite it."
Stannis Baratheon