The Hound Quotes

“His dagger was out, poised at her throat. “Sing, little bird. Sing for your little life.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings

“The septons preach about the seven hells. What do they know? Only a man who's been burned knows what hell is truly like"
...She was sad for him, she realized. Somehow, the fear had gone away.
The silence went on and on, so long that she began to grow afraid once more, but she was afraid for him now, not for herself. She found his massive shoulder with her hand. "He was no true knight," she whispered to him.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

“Spare me your empty little compliments, girl.... and you ser's. I am no knight. I spit on them and their vows.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

“The septons preach the seven hells. What do they know? Only a man who's been burned knows what hell is truly like.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

“Stop whimpering and snapping at me, I'm sick of it. Keep your mouth shut and do as I tell you, and maybe we'll even be in time for your uncle's bloody wedding.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Storm of Swords

“Wearied with the commonplaces of a prosaic world, where even the joys of romance and adventure soon grow stale, St. John and I had followed enthusiastically every aesthetic and intellectual movement which promised respite from our devastating ennui.”
― H.P. Lovecraft

“If you can't protect yourself, die and get out of the way of those who can.”
― George R.R. Martin

“Light your flame among us, R’hllor,” said the red priest. “Show us the truth or falseness of this man. Strike him down if he is guilty, and give strength to his sword if he is true. Lord of Light, give us wisdom.”
“For the night is dark,” the others chanted, Harwin and Anguy loud as all the rest, “and full of terrors.”
“This cave is dark too,” said the Hound, “but I’m the terror here. I hope your god’s a sweet one, Dondarrion. You’re going to meet him shortly.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow