Tyrion Quotes

“Small men oft feel a need to prove their courage with unseemly boasts," he declared. "I doubt if he could kill a duck."
Tyrion shrugged. "Fetch the duck.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons

“If I could pray with my cock, I'd be much more religious”
― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings

“Gods and wonders always appear, to attend the birth of kings.”
― George R. R. Martin

“Never forget what you are the rest of the world will not. Wear it like armour and it can never be used to hurt you.”
― George R.R. Martin

“I confess, I do not understand what there is in her to make a clever man like you act such a fool.”
“You might, if you were not a eunuch.”
“Is that the way of it? A man may have wits, or a bit of meat between his legs, but not both?” Varys tittered. “Perhaps I should be grateful I was cut, then.”
The Spider was right.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Storm of Swords

“I don’t know what message to send to Bran. Help him Tyrion.”
“What help could I give him? I am no maester, to ease his pain. I have no spell to give him back his legs.”
“You gave me help when I needed it” Jon Snow said.
“I gave you nothing,” Tyrion said. “Words.”
“Then give your words to Bran too.”
― George R. R. Martin

“I made no threats, that was a promise.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

“Your brother Jaime keeps losing battles. He gave Sansa an angry look, as if it were her fault. He’s been taken by the Starks and we’ve lost Riverrun and now her stupid brother is calling himself a king.
The dwarf smiled crookedly. “All sorts of people are calling themselves kings these days.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings

“Learn to use yours ears more and your mouth less, or your reign will be shorter than I am.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings

“Some woman, no doubt. Most of them are." He favored Jon with a rueful grin. "Remember this, boy. All dwarfs are bastards, yet not all bastards need be dwarfs." And with that he turned and sauntered back into the feast, whistling a tune. When he opened the door, the light from within threw his shadow clear across the yard, and for just a moment Tyrion Lannister stood tall as a king.”
― George R. R. Martin

“Once you have accepted your flaws, No one can use them against you.”
― George R.R. Martin

“One of the very striking life lessons from Game of Thrones.

When Arya was blind; hopeless and helpless. The Waif lured her into multiple stick fights and the Waif would promptly beat Arya in every sparring match.

But through those stick fight, Arya learned to cope with her blindness and how to fight “in the dark.”

After Arya had regained her sight and Jaqen had granted the Waif’s wish to kill Arya. Arya confronted the Waif in a hideout and put out the only light in the room. Arya best the Waif due to her proficiency in fighting without sight (which, ironically, was trained by the Waif). Arya killed her adversary.

ONE THING ABOUT CHALLENGES IN LIFE IS: THROUGH THEM, WE LEARN HOW TO OVERCOME THEM. Always Pay Attention!”
― Olaotan Fawehinmi, The Soldier Within

“A wise man did not pour wildfire on a brazier. Instead he poured a fresh cup of wine.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings

“Let me give you some advice, bastard. Never forget what you are. The rest of the world will not. Wear it like armor. And it can never be used to hurt you.”
― George R. R. Martin

“A man grows weary of having no lovers but his fingers.”
― George R.R. Martin

“If I am ever Hand again, the first thing I'll do is hang all the singers," said Tyrion, too loudly.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Storm of Swords

“- i have done things i am not proud of, things that brought shame onto my house and my father's name.. but to kill your own sire? how could any man do that?
- give me a crossbow and pull down your breeches, and i'll show you. gladly.
- you think this is a jape?
- i think life is a jape. yours, mine, everyone's.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons

“Let them see that their words can cut you, and you'll never be free of the mockery.”
― G.R.R. Martin

“Why, that is why the gods made whores for imps like me.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Storm of Swords

“Most of my kin are bastards," [Tyrion] said with a wry smile, "but you're the first I've had to friend.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones