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

"Laughter is poison to fear."
"Most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it."
"A craven can be as brave as any man, when there is nothing to fear. And we all do our duty, when there is no cost to it. How easy it seems then, to walk the path of honor. Yet soon or late in every man's life comes a day when it is not easy, a day when he must choose. (Maester Aemon)"
"Fear cuts deeper than swords."
"Death is so terribly final, while life is full of possibilities."