Wisdom Quotes
The best minds across centuries have wrestled with what it means to be wise. These quotes capture their hard-won insights.
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"A man must know when to hold and when to fold."Lannister
"Pride is the downfall of many."Lannister
"The wise know when to retreat."Lannister
"Softness breeds ruin."Stannis Baratheon
"The gods favor the strong and righteous."Stannis Baratheon
"Mercy is the luxury of those already victorious."Stannis Baratheon
"The world does not reward the hesitant or the kind."Stannis Baratheon
"The common man understands what lords often forget."Davos Seaworth
"I have learned that wisdom comes from listening."Davos Seaworth
"The path to wisdom is paved with mistakes."Davos Seaworth
"A man must accept what he cannot change and fight for what he can."Davos Seaworth
"The Lord works in mysterious ways, but always toward the light."Melisandre
"The Lord of Light does not judge as men do. He sees the necessity in all things."Melisandre
"You cannot understand the weight of prophecy until you bear it yourself."Melisandre
"Men are fools who cling to their morality while the world burns around them."Melisandre
"Prophecy is not a gift; it is a burden that crushes those who bear it."Melisandre
"I see in you the spark of greatness, or the potential for terrible darkness."Melisandre
"The fire never lies, but it can be misunderstood by those too blind to see."Melisandre
"You are not ready for the burden of kingship. Perhaps you never will be."Melisandre
"I am older than I appear, wiser than you can imagine, stronger than any army."Melisandre
"In Dorne, we do not follow the old ways blindly. We question, we challenge, we live."Oberyn Martell
"I have learned more from my failures than from my victories."Oberyn Martell
"A man must know his place in the world."Jorah Mormont
"To admit defeat is not weakness, but wisdom."Jorah Mormont
"The world needs men of honor more than it needs warriors."Jorah Mormont
"To understand another is to see the world through their eyes."Jorah Mormont
"I have seen too much to believe in easy answers."Jorah Mormont
"A man's worth is measured by what he's willing to do."Ramsay Bolton
"Wisdom comes from understanding how to manipulate others."Ramsay Bolton
"I can see you. I can see all of you."Bran Stark