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Why do our dreams become so much smaller when they finally come true?

Why do our dreams become so much smaller when they finally come true?

George R. R. Martin
Dream, Our Dreams
George R. R. Martin (2012). “Dreamsongs 2-Book Bundle: Dreamsongs Volumes I and II”, p.437, Bantam

He pushed himself to his feet. “Don’t lie, Sansa. I am malformed, scarred, and small, but…” she could see him groping “…abed, when the candles are blown out, I am made no worse than other men. In the dark, I am the Knight of Flowers.” He took a draught of wine. “I am generous. Loyal to those who are loyal to me. I’ve proven I’m no craven. And I am cleverer than most, surely wits count for something. I can even be kind. Kindness is not a habit with us Lannisters, I fear, but I know I have some somewhere. I could be… I could be good to you.

George R. R. Martin
Kindness, Lying, Flower
George R. R. Martin (2011). “A Game of Thrones 4-Book Bundle: A Song of Ice and Fire Series: A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, and A Feast for Crows”, p.1933, Bantam

I have the virtue of being still amongst the living. Some would say that is my only virtue.

George R. R. Martin
Virtue, Stills
George R. R. Martin (2005). “A Feast for Crows: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book Four”, p.554, Bantam

I can be humbler than anyone.

George R. R. Martin
I Can
George R. R. Martin (2011). “A Dance with Dragons: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book Five”, p.955, Bantam

A man who sees nothing has no use for his eyes,” the Mountain declared. “Cut them out and give them to your next outrider. Tell him you hope that four eyes might see better than two . . . and if not, the man after him will have six.

George R. R. Martin
Eye, Cutting, Men
George R. R. Martin (2003). “A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book One”, p.775, Bantam

Tolkien made the wrong choice when he brought Gandalf back. Screw Gandalf. He had a great death and the characters should have had to go on without him.

George R. R. Martin
Character, Should Have, Choices
Interview on a panel at Odyssey Con 2008 in Madison, Wisconsin, www.westeros.org. April 6, 2008.

A hound will die for you, but never lie to you. And he'll look you straight in the face.

George R. R. Martin
Lying, Faces, Looks
George R. R. Martin (2012). “George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons”, p.923, Bantam

What are gods for if not to sit in judgment over men? The Many-Faced God does not weigh men's souls, however. He gives his gift to the best of men as he gives it to the worst. Elsewise the good would live forever.

George R. R. Martin
Men, Giving, Forever
George R. R. Martin (2012). “George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons”, p.3867, Bantam

Dragons old and young, true and false, bright and dark. And you. A small man with a big shadow, snarling in the midst of all.

George R. R. Martin
Dark, Men, Dragons
George R. R. Martin (2011). “A Dance with Dragons: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book Five”, p.504, Bantam

Is it treason to say the truth? A bitter truth, but no less true for that.

George R. R. Martin
Bitter, Treason, Bitter Truth
George R. R. Martin (2012). “George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons”, p.1749, Bantam

The strongest trees are rooted in the dark places of the earth. Darkness will be your cloak, your shield, your mother's milk. Darkness will make you strong.

George R. R. Martin
Mother, Strong, Dark
George R. R. Martin (2012). “George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons”, p.3519, Bantam

It had been more of a wish, actually, but it sounded better to call it a dream.

George R. R. Martin
Dream, Wish
George R. R. Martin (2012). “George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons”, p.400, Bantam

Minds are like swords, I do fear. The old ones go to rust.

George R. R. Martin
Mind, Rust
George R. R. Martin (2012). “George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons”, p.219, Bantam

I am surrounded by flatterers and fools.

George R. R. Martin
Fool, Flatterer
George R. R. Martin (2016). “A Game of Thrones: The Illustrated Edition: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book One”, p.210, Bantam

Has my tale turned you speechless? Come, curse me or kiss me or call me a liar. Something.

George R. R. Martin
Liars, Kissing, Kiss Me
George R. R. Martin (2012). “George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons”, p.1874, Bantam

They hate you because you act like you're better than they are

George R. R. Martin
Hate, Like You, Hate You
George R. R. Martin (2011). “A Game of Thrones 4-Book Bundle: A Song of Ice and Fire Series: A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, and A Feast for Crows”, p.172, Bantam

I knew a man once who told me that I smiled at the wrong things." "Do you? "Only by the light of those who smile at nothing.

George R. R. Martin
Men, Light, Wrong Things
George R. R. Martin (2012). “George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons”, p.994, Bantam

This is the bravo’s dance, the water dance, swift and sudden. All men are made of water, do you know this? When you pierce them, the water leaks out and they die.

George R. R. Martin
Men, Water, Made
George R. R. Martin (2003). “A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book One”, p.234, Bantam

...and when you’ve known me longer, you’ll learn that I mean everything I say.” “Even the lies?” “Especially the lies.

George R. R. Martin
Lying, Mean, Known
George R. R. Martin (2003). “A Clash of Kings: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book Two”, p.378, Bantam

I take no joy in mead nor meat, and song and laughter have become suspicious strangers to me. I am a creature of grief and dust and bitter longings. There is an empty place within me where my heart was once.

George R. R. Martin
Song, Laughter, Grief
George R. R. Martin (2012). “George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons”, p.1284, Bantam

The old man laid a withered, spotted hand on his shoulder. "It hurts, boy," he said softly. "Oh, yes. Choosing . . . it has always hurt. And always will. I know.

George R. R. Martin
Hurt, Boys, Men
George R. R. Martin (2012). “George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons”, p.554, Bantam

A fair bargain leaves both sides unhappy.

George R. R. Martin
Unhappy, Sides, Bargains
George R. R. Martin (2011). “A Dance with Dragons: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book Five”, p.801, Bantam

Fantasy is silver and scarlet, indigo and azure, obsidian veined with gold and lapis lazuli.

George R. R. Martin
Gold, Fantasy Books, Tofu
George R.R. Martin (2008). “Dreamsongs: A RRetrospective”, p.215, Hachette UK

Art is not a democracy. People don't get to vote on how it ends.

George R. R. Martin
Art, People, Voting
GamePro Magazine Interview, April 08, 2003.

I don’t know what message to send to Bran. Help him Tyrion.” “What help could I give him? I am no maester, to ease his pain. I have no spell to give him back his legs.” “You gave me help when I needed it” Jon Snow said. “I gave you nothing,” Tyrion said. “Words.” “Then give your words to Bran too.

George R. R. Martin
Pain, Snow, Giving

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