Ana

“And there is nothing more dangerous than a creature who pretends to be one thing and is in truth another.”
― Ava Reid, Lady Macbeth

“Perhaps it is not cleverness that seeps through the generations but cruelty. One cold creature weaning another.”
― Ava Reid, Lady Macbeth

“Name one hero who was happy."
"You can't." He was sitting up now, leaning forward.
"I can't."
"I know. They never let you be famous AND happy." He lifted an eyebrow. "I'll tell you a secret."
"Tell me." I loved it when he was like this.
"I'm going to be the first." He took my palm and held it to his. "Swear it."
"Why me?"
"Because you're the reason. Swear it."
"I swear it”
― Madeline Miller, The Song of Achilles

“Dear brother. I had hoped that you were dead."

"After you," Aegon answered. "You are the elder."

"I am pleased to know that you remember that," Rhaenyra answered. "It would seem we are your prisoners...but do not think that you will hold us long. My leal lords will find me."

"If they search the seven hells, mayhaps.”
― George R.R. Martin, Fire & Blood