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

"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."
"Some old wounds never truly heal, and bleed again at the slightest word."
"...How would you like to die, Tyrion son of Tywin?""In my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a maiden's mouth around my cock, at the age of eighty,"he replied."
"Most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it."
"The things we love destroy us every time, lad. Remember that."