Tywin Lannister Quotes

“A lion doesn't concern itself with the opinion of sheep.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

“How could I not love him, after that? That is not to say that I approved of all he did, or much enjoyed the company of the man that he became... but every little girl needs a big brother to protect her. Tywin was big even when he was little.” She gave a sigh. “Who will protect us now?”
Jaime kissed her cheek. “He left a son.”
“Aye, he did. That is what I fear the most, in truth.”
That was a queer remark. “Why should you fear?”
“Jaime,” she said, tugging on his ear, “sweetling, I have known you since you were a babe at Joanna’s breast. You smile like Gerion and fight like Tyg, and there’s some of Kevan in you, else you would not wear that cloak... but Tyrion is Tywin’s son, not you. I said so once to your father’s face, and he would not speak to me for half a year. Men are such thundering great fools. Even the sort who come along once in a thousand years.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Feast for Crows

“That's one way we differ, Jaime and I. He's taller as well, you may have noticed.”
― George R.R. Martin

“The city?" Tyrion was lost. "What city would that be?"
"King's Landing. I am sending you to court."
It was the last thing Tyrion Lannister would ever have anticipated. He reached for his wine, considered for a moment as he sipped. "And what am I to do there?"
"Rule," his father said curtly.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

“Any man who must say 'I am king' is no true king at all.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Storm of Swords 2: Blood and Gold

“So the wolfling is leaving his den to play among the lions," he said in a voice of quiet satisfaction.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

“Tyrion pushed forward. "MY LORDS! " he shouted. He had to shout, to have any hope of being heard.
His father raised a hand. Bit by bit, the hall grew silent.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Storm of Swords

“A man like Tywin Lannister comes but only once in a thousand years.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Feast for Crows

“When soldiers lack discipline, the fault lies with their lord commander.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

“Os maiores idiotas são por vezes mais espertos do que os homens que deles se riem”
― George R.R. Martin

“You are done with whores. The next one I find in your bed, I'll hang.” - Tywin Lannister”
― George R.R. Martin, A Storm of Swords

“Jaime,” she said, tugging on his ear, “sweetling, I have known you since you were a babe at Joanna’s breast. You smile like Gerion and fight like Tyg, and there’s some of Kevan in you, else you would not wear that cloak... but Tyrion is Tywin’s son, not you. I said so once to your father’s face, and he would not speak to me for half a year. Men are such thundering great fools. Even the sort who come along once in a thousand years.”
― George R.R. Martin