All these kings would do a deal better if they would put down their swords and listen to their mothers.

— George R.R. Martin

All the world knew that a master forged his silver link when he learned the art of healing—but the world preferred to forget that men who knew how to heal also knew how to kill.

— George R.R. Martin

Always keep your foes confused. If they are never certain who you are or what you want, they cannot know what you are like to do next.

— George R.R. Martin

A man can own a woman, and a man can own a knife, but no man can own both,

— George R.R. Martin

A man can own a woman or a man can own a knife, but no man can own both.

— George R.R. Martin

A man grows weary of having no lovers but his fingers.

— George R.R. Martin

A man is never so vulnerable in a battle as when he flees," Lord Edward has told Jon once. "A running man is like a wounded animal to a soldier. It gets his bloodlust up.

— George R.R. Martin

A man should smell of sweat, not flowers.

— George R.R. Martin

A man who hates music can't be trusted.

— George R.R. Martin

... a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.

— George R.R. Martin