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When your enemies defy you, you must serve them steel and fire. When they go to their knees, however, you must help them back to their feet. Elsewise no man will ever bend the knee to you
George R. R. Martin
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George R. R. Martin
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: September 20
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