A true queen counts the cost to her people.
Where is duty? Where is sacrifice? It’s trampled under your pretty foot again.[to Rhaenyra]
Sadness is a condition of motherhood.
How sweetly the fox speaks when it’s been cornered by the hounds.
We do not rule but we may guide the men that do.[to Rhaenys]
Have the indignities of your childhood not yet sufficiently been avenged?[to Aemond]
Do you now doubt his intentions?[Larys Strong]Rhaenyra’s supporters will believe what they wish. And so will Aegon’s. The war will be fought, many will die, and the victor will eventually ascend the throne.[Alicent Hightower]
All my life, I have endeavored to serve both my house and the realm. And somehow none of it matters. We are cast aside. Or hated.
