When a man gives with one hand and takes with the other, he breaks his promise. He must be taught. The hand he steals with must be cleaved from him and returned. Still a hand, but now without function.[to Roy]
To elude a storm, you can either sail into it, or around it. But you must never await its coming.[to Viserys]
The tide raises all ships, Mr. Castle.
The sage acts by doing nothing.
Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire, or it will consume you.
Sometimes when we unpack baggage and repack it, it’s not as heavy.
Some men have mastered wisdom, some devilry.
Not all battles are won on the front lines.
No matter how fat the leech grows, it always wants for another meal.[to Otto]
It is said the wine of victory is sweetest for those in whose bitter trials it has fermented.
It is important to respect your teachers and honor your parents, and Rabbi Josiah is a smart man. But many times, smart men lack wisdom.
If you’re born for hang, you can’t drown.
