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

"When you play a game of thrones you win or you die."
"Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you."
"Death is so terribly final, while life is full of possibilities."
"Most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it."
"... a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge."