Never forget what you are. The rest of the world will not. Wear it like armor, and it can never be used to hurt you.
It’s easy to confuse what is with what ought to be, especially when what is has worked out in your favor.
I am your son. I have always been your son.
The man(Ned Stark) was a traitor, he tried to buy my loyalty! The fool…he had no idea you were already bought! Are you drunk?! I’ll not have my honour questioned by an imp! I’m not questioning your honour, Lord Janos…I’m denying its existence!
lt’s hard to put a leash on a dog once you’ve put a crown on its head.
Watching your vicious bastard die gave me more relief than a thousand lying whores.
The Lord of Light wants his enemies burned, the Drowned God wants them drowned. Why are all the gods such vicious c*nts? Where is the god of t*ts and wine?
l will hurt you for this. A day will come when you think you’re safe and happy, and your joy will turn to ashes in your mouth. And you will know the debt is paid.
That’s what I do. I drink and I know things.
Everyone knows a Lannister always pays his debts.
Death is so final, whereas life… ah, life is full of possibilities.
A ruler who kills those devoted to her is not a ruler who inspires devotion.