George R.R. Martin, A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Quotes

Every boy dreams of serving in the Kingsguard.

All men are fools, and all men are knights where women are concerned.

Strength to your arm, then.

A great battle is a terrible thing, " the old knight said, "but in the midst of blood and carnage, there is sometimes also beauty, beauty that could break your heart.

Some words are wind, ser. Some are treason.

We are one. Man, horse, lance, we are one beast of blood and wood and iron.

Pride ill becomes a beggar, ser.

A sworn sworn owes his liege our service and obedience, but this is madness.

Even a hedge knight has his honor.

Would you rather die with honor intact or live with it besmirched?

Three good men dead, to save a hedge knight's foot.

The sword was not the kingdom, he says.

In the deep sands a man must hoard his water.

Is that gallantry I smell, or just stupidity? The two scents are much alike, as I recall.