Lydia

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons

“Give me your honest opinion. I don't want truth with a veil on—I like naked ladies naked.”
― Christina Stead, Miss Herbert (the suburban wife)

“Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

“People can lose their lives in libraries. They ought to be warned.”
― Saul Bellow