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A lord may love the men that he commands, but he cannot be a friend to them. One day he may need to sit in judgement on them, or send them forth to die.
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This page presents the quote "A lord may love the men that he commands, but he cannot be a friend to them. One day he may need to sit in judgement on them, or send them forth to die.". Author of this quote is George R. R. Martin. This quote is about love, men, may, one day, judgement, lord, needs,.