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George R. R. Martin Quotes

George R. R. Martin quotes about powerful

American Author, Writer September 20, 1948

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it is real, all of it, he thought, the wars, the intrigues, the great bloody game, and me in the center of it... me, the dwarf, the monster, the one they scorned and laughed at, but now i hold it all, the power, the city, the girl. this was what i was made for, and gods forgive me, but i do love it... and her. and her." (tyrion lannister) George R. R. Martin
Barristan Semly was not a bookish man, but he had often glanced through the pages of the White Book, where the deeds of his predecessors had been recorded. Some had been heroes, some weaklings, knaves, or cravens. Most were only men - quicker and stronger than most, more skilled with sword and shield, but still prey to pride, ambition, lust, love, anger, jealousy, greed for gold, hunger for power, and all the other failing that afflicted lesser mortals. The best of them overcame their flaws,... George R. R. Martin
She never forgets a slight, real or imagined. She takes caution for cowardice and dissent for defiance. And she is greedy. Greedy for power, for honour, for love. George R. R. Martin
The Lord of Light in his wisdom made us male and female, two parts of a greater whole. In our joining there is power. Power to make life. Power to make light. Power to cast shadows. George R. R. Martin
I don't know if I have any particular views about women in positions of power, though I do think it's more difficult for women, particularly in a Medieval setting. They have the additional problem that they're a woman and people don't want them in a position of power in an essentially patriarchal society. George R. R. Martin
My brother is undoubtedly arrogant," Tyrion Lannister replied. "My father is the soul of avarice, and my sweet sister Cersei lusts for power with every waking breath. I, however, am innocent as a little lamb. Shall I bleat for you? George R. R. Martin
George R. R. Martin quote: "Old powers waken. Shadows stir. An age of wonder and terror..."
Old powers waken. Shadows stir. An age of wonder and terror will soon be upon us, and age for gods and heroes. George R. R. Martin
George R. R. Martin quote: "When you have known the kiss of a flaying knife, a laugh loses..."
When you have known the kiss of a flaying knife, a laugh loses all its power to hurt you. George R. R. Martin
Power resides where men believe it resides. No more no less.' "So power is a mummer's trick?" "A shadow on the wall,... yet shadows can kill. And ofttimes a very small man can cast a very large shadow. George R. R. Martin
Power resides only where men believe it resides. [...] A shadow on the wall, yet shadows can kill. And ofttimes a very small man can cast a very large shadow. George R. R. Martin
George R. R. Martin quote: "Power is a trick. It lies where we believe it lies."
Power is a trick. It lies where we believe it lies. George R. R. Martin
George R. R. Martin quote: "Power resides only where men believe it resides"
Power resides only where men believe it resides George R. R. Martin
George R. R. Martin quote: "Power resides where men believe it resides. No more and no less."
Power resides where men believe it resides. No more and no less. George R. R. Martin
George R. R. Martin quote: "Power resides where men believe it to reside."
Power resides where men believe it to reside. George R. R. Martin

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