A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)

by George R.R. Martin

Most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it.”

Let them see that their words can cut you, and you’ll never be free of the mockery. If they want to give you a name, take it, make it your own. Then they can’t hurt you with it anymore.”

“If a man paints a target on his chest, he should expect that sooner or later someone will loose an arrow at him.

Some secrets are safer kept hidden. Some secrets are too dangerous to share, even with those you love and trust.

The heart lies and the head plays tricks with us, but the eyes see true.