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George Rr Martin Quotes

Biography: George R.R. Martin is known for his epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice... more Biography: George R.R. Martin is known for his epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire," which inspired the hit TV show "Game of Thrones." Born in 1948 in New Jersey, Martin's career spans numerous novels, short stories, and television scripts. His richly detailed worlds and complex characters have garnered a wide and dedicated fanbase. less

"My old grandmother always used to say, Summer friends will melt away like summer snows, but winter friends are friends forever"

Tags: Life lessons, Friendship, Loyalty, Seasons, Summer

"The storms come and go, the waves crash overhead, the big fish eat the little fish, and I keep on paddling"

Tags: Resilience, Perseverance, Determination, Life, Nature

"Power resides where men believe it resides. It's a trick. A shadow on the wall"

Tags: Perception, Psychology, Belief, Influence, Power

"A ruler who hides behind paid executioners soon forgets what death is"

Tags: Leadership, Ethics, Responsibility, Morality, Power

"The true enemy won't wait out the storm. He brings the storm"

Tags: Resilience, Perseverance, Determination, Overcoming obstacles, Adversity

"Some battles are won with swords and spears, others with quills and ravens"

Tags: Communication, Strategy, History, Writing, Conflict

"The things we love destroy us every time, lad. Remember that"

Tags: Wisdom, Love, Emotion, Loss, Heartbreak

"Love is sweet, dearest Ned, but it cannot change a man's nature"

Tags: Philosophy, Love, Relationships, Human nature, Change

"If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention"

Tags: Cynicism, Tragedy, Drama, Warning, Game of thrones

"The things I do for love should be left unsaid"

Tags: Love, Emotions, Sacrifice, Relationship, Feelings

"He who hurries through life hurries to his grave"

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Life, Reflection, Time

"History is a wheel, for the nature of man is fundamentally unchanging."

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Human nature, Time, History

"The world is full of cruel men, but many of them are on our side."

Tags: Perspective, Human nature, Society, Trust, Morality

"When the sun has set, no candle can replace it."

Tags: Life, Nature, Metaphor, Darkness, Endings

"We look up at the same stars and see such different things."

Tags: Philosophy, Perspective, Perception, Individuality, Connection