I inherited 80 years of peace from my father. Before I was to end it, I needed to know that there was no other path.
I imagine even dragons get lonely.
I did waver at one time. But I swear to you now, on your mother’s memory, you will not be supplanted.[to Rhaenyra]
How sweetly the fox speaks when it’s been cornered by the hounds.
Hope is the fool’s ally.
Heedless ambition has always been a Velaryon weakness.
Has anybody ever told you’re nearly as pretty as your brother?[to Laena]
For too long, I made it my aim to be of consequence. But now, I see that was the wish of a child. Daemon. Otto Hightower. Makes no difference. They will never accept me. I might as well have remained a wh**e.
Fire is such strange power. Everything that House Targaryen possesses is owed to it. Yet it has cost us both what we loved.[to Daemon]
Perhaps the Velaryons knew the truth of it. The sea is the better ally.[Daemon Targaryen]Fire is a prison. The sea offers an escape.[Rhaenyra Targaryen]
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.
