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

I crossed a thousand leagues to come to you, and lost the best part of me along the way. Don't tell me to leave.

All men are fools, if truth be told, but the ones in motley are more amusing than ones with crowns.

There is a savage beast in every man, and when you hand that man a sword or spear and send him forth to war, the beast stirs.

We're all just songs in the end. If we are lucky.

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.

Why do the Gods make kings and queens if not to protect the ones who can't protect themselves?

Noseless and Handless, the Lannister Boys.

Half-truths are worth more than outright lies.

She is not truly beautiful but something about her draws the eye.

Remember Old Nan's stories, Bran. Remember the way she told them, the sound of her voice. So long as you do that, part of her will always be alive in you.

For disappearing acts, it's hard to beat what happens to the eight hours supposedly left after eight of sleep and eight of work.

We are all, he says, the sport of destiny. Ah, but not quite. Destiny is an intelligent force, moving with purpose.

The Hermit is an important tarot card with much to tell us, but he tends not to be so welcome around the bonfire.

My distinguishing talent is the ability to put people under the microscope, perhaps to go one or two layers farther down than some other directors.

Dublin City was quiet when they reached the Waxwork Museum, as if it was holding its breath.

I think my boys handled it pretty much the same way with their children, but my grandsons all ended up playing football or lacrosse.

I'm still really into set design and construction when I do films. I notice that stuff.

If I'm in a corner, I like my corner. It's the coolest corner I've ever been in.

All that appears in your life is a blessing, presenting you with a greater opportunity to define who you are, and to know yourself as that.

I would never be a television presenter. It's not something I could ever do.