The light that brings the dawn.

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.

Look for opportunities to help someone else, but don't give expecting something in return. Give knowing that if we give we receive.

I've known Shawn for several years. And he's just an amazing talent. He's a great writer, a marvelous, marvelous guitar player, and plays really good fiddle.

It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end," said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him assunder.

I have a timetable, but no routine.

The ordeal is part of the commitment" Esquire Interview 10/10

That's one of the benefits of working with a smaller network like IFC. You're awarded more trust, but trust that I really earned.

Well, I think the worst part about tribalism is its tendency to fundamentalize, and if I can fight fundamentalism in any of its forms I'm happy.

Keep your central character moving, discovering, learning.

To follow the crowd Is to miss The destination.

The burnt odor in Washington is from the disintegrating authority of the governing classes.