best game of thrones quotes you should know
Best 'Game of Thrones' Quotes You Should Know
The television series Game of Thrones has developed a huge cult following ever since it was first aired. This high-octave drama series has a perfect combination of plotting, scheming, shock value, and a hope for payback, which keeps its audience hooked. Here's a list of the best Game of Throne quotes that are worth a read even if you have seen them already.
Someday, you'll sit on the throne, and the truth will be what you make it.
A mammoth production, Game of Thrones is a TV series that has taken the world by storm. Involving seven families that are competing for the Iron Throne with all their might, the show has become a hit for various reasons. Whether it is the shock value it adds to its every episode, or the exotic dire wolves and dragons, or the revenge that is sought with sword fights and Shakespearean feuds, the series definitely keeps its fan-base gripped.
In an unconventional set up, with a huge star cast, we find the heroes of this story to be illegitimate sons, a dwarf, and a little girl who is more of a man than all the kings put together. However, what certainly can be said is that its witty, intelligent, and crisp script writing has definitely won it millions of fans. The impeccable dialog delivery by the Imp, Queen Regent, and Lord Varys can hardly be overlooked.
Here's a collection of some of the best quotes from the Game of Thrones after the seasons so far. Hope you enjoy them, as much as you enjoyed watching them in the show.
― Cersei Lannister
The Best of Game Of Thrones Quotes
Season I
The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword.
― Eddard Stark, Winter is Coming
When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die.
― Cersei Lannister, You Win or You Die
Let me give you some advice, bastard: 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.
― Tyrion Lannister, Winter is Coming
A Dothraki wedding without at least three deaths is considered a dull affair.
― Magister Illyrio Mopatis, Winter is Coming
My brother once told me that nothing someone says before the word 'but' really counts.
― Benjen Stark, Lord Snow
I believe the only difference between us and the wildlings is that when that wall went up, our ancestors happened to live on the right side of it.
― Tyrion Lannister, Lord Snow
The next time you raise a hand to me will be the last time you have hands!
― Daenerys Targaryen, Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things
Distrusting me was the wisest thing you've done since you climbed off your horse.
― Petyr Baelish, Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things
Listen to me, sometimes, possession, is an abstract concept. When they captured me, they took my purse, but the gold is still mine!
― Tyrion Lannister, A Golden Crown
A Lannister always pays his debts.
― Tyrion Lannister, A Golden Crown
Tell me something, do you still believe good soldiers make good kings?
― Renly Baratheon, You Win or You Die
I did warn you not to trust me.
― Petyr Baelish, You Win or You Die
Though I would treasure your friendship, I'm mainly interested in your facility with murder. And if the day ever comes where you're tempted to sell me out, remember this: Whatever the price, I'll beat it. I like living.
― Tyrion Lannister, The Pointy End
Cersei is no fool. She knows a tame wolf is more use to her than a dead one.
― Varys, Baelor
I grew up with soldiers. I learned how to die a long time ago.
― Eddard Stark, Baelor
When soldiers lack discipline, the fault lies with their commander.
― Tywin Lannister, Baelor
He's more use to us alive than dead.
― Robb Stark, Baelor
Season II
Death is so boring, especially now with so much excitement in the world.
― Tyrion Lannister, The North Remembers
If I were capable of tricking Father, I'd be Emperor of the world by now.
― Tyrion Lannister, The North Remembers
You love your children. It's your one redeeming quality.
― Tyrion Lannister, The North Remembers
Let no man claim ignorance as an excuse.
― Stannis Baratheon, The North Remembers
Knowledge is power.
― Petyr Baelish, The North Remembers
I'm not questioning your honour, Lord Janos...I'm denying its existence!
― Tyrion Lannister, The Night Lands
Power is a curious thing, my lord.
― Varys, What Is Dead May Never Die
Power resides where men believe it resides. It's a trick, a shadow on the wall, and a very small man can cast a very large shadow.
― Varys, What Is Dead May Never Die
A man without friends is a man without power.
― Renly Baratheon, Garden of Bones
Loyal service means telling hard truths.
― Davos Seaworth, The Ghost of Harrenhal
We've had vicious kings and we've had idiot kings, but I don't know if we've ever been cursed with a vicious idiot for a king!
― Tyrion Lannister, The Old Gods and the New
Forgive me little princess, but I cannot make an investment based on wishes and dreams!
― Spice King, The Old Gods and the New
It's hard to put a leash on a dog once you've put a crown on its head.
― Tyrion Lannister, A Man Without Honor
I will hurt you for this. A day will come when you think you are safe and happy and your joy will turn to ashes in your mouth... and you will know the debt is paid.
― Tyrion Lannister, The Prince of Winterfell
I have faith in the Lord of Light. I have faith in our cause. And I have faith in my captain.
― Matthos Seasworth, Blackwater
Don't fight for your king and don't fight for his kingdoms! Don't fight for honour, don't fight for glory, don't fight for riches, because you won't get any! This is your city Stannis means to sack, that's your gate he's ramming! If he gets in, it'll be your houses he burns, your gold he steals, your women he'll rape. Those are brave men knocking at our door. Let's go kill them!
― Tyrion Lannister, Blackwater
I will take what is mine, with fire and blood!
― Daenerys Targaryen, The Old Gods and the New
Season III
The lowest among us are no different from the highest if you give them a chance and approach them with an open heart.
― Loras Tyrell, Valar Dohaeris
Hunger turns men into beasts.
― Margaery Tyrell, Valar Dohaeris
You know, it doesn't matter how loyal a servant you are, no one enjoys the company of a humorless mute.
― Jaime Lannister, Dark Wings, Dark Words
We don't get to choose who we love.
― Jaime Lannister, Dark Wings, Dark Words
I'm quite good at spending money, but a lifetime of outrageous wealth hasn't taught me about managing it!
― Tyrion Lannister, Walk of Punishment
A dragon is not a slave.
― Daenerys Targaryen, And Now His Watch is Ended
It's treason to free your enemies. In war, you kill your enemies.
― Rickard Karstark, Kissed by Fire
But what do we have left once we abandon the lie? Chaos. A gaping pit waiting to swallow us all.
― Varys, The Climb
Chaos... isn't a pit. Chaos is a ladder. Many who try to climb it fail and never get to try again. The fall breaks them. And some, who are given the chance to climb, they refuse. They cling to the realm. Or the gods. Or love. Illusions. Only the ladder is real. The climb is all there is.
― Littlefinger, The Climb
These were the quotes from all three seasons that have been aired completely. As the fourth season is still running, it only seems unfair to quote it incompletely. Towards its end its unforgettable quotes will be added to this list too. Hope it was an experience of slight nostalgia, and good recollection to read these quotes.