More quotes by George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

"... a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge."
"Fear cuts deeper than swords."
"Some old wounds never truly heal, and bleed again at the slightest word."
"The things we love destroy us every time, lad. Remember that."
"Most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it."