The road ahead is uncertain, but the end is clear.[to Alicent]
We play an ugly game. And now, for the first time, I see that you have the determination to win it.[to Alicent]
Stale oaths will not put you on the Iron Throne, Princess. The succession changed the day your father sired a son. I only regret that you and he were the last to see the truth of it.[to Rhaenyra]
The time is coming, Alicent. Either you prepare Aegon to rule, or you cleave to Rhaenyra and pray for her mercy.
The path to victory now is one of violence.[to Alicent]
The gods have yet to make a man who lacks the patience for absolute power.
No king has ever lived that hasn’t had to forfeit the lives of a few to protect the many.
I promise you, in time, you and I together will prevail.[to Alicent]
A seat at the King’s table does not make you his equal.[to Corlys]
A loyal Hand must tell his king a discomforting truth from time to time, Your Grace. If he doesn’t, he’s failed as a servant.
When the king speaks, Your Grace, all hear it.[mqq]to to Aegon[/mqqi]
Idiot![Otto Hightower]Beware how you speak to your king, my lord.[Criston Cole]The king is my grandson and my grandson is a fool![Otto Hightower]
