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