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I never wanted to see half the things I've seen, and I've never seen half the things I wanted to. I don't think wanting comes into it. You'd best go all the same.

George R. R. Martin

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George R. R. Martin
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: September 20
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His dagger was out, poised at her throat. “Sing, little bird. Sing for your little life.
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Of course it’s not enough to be a good man to be an effective ruler and it never has been.
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The wide world is full of people wanting help, Jon. Would that some could find the courage to help themselves. - Lord Commander Mormont
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Too stupid to learn and too stupid to give up.
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He wished he could relieve himself of his doubts and guilts half as easily.
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You little fool. Tears are not a woman's only weapon. You've got another one between your legs, and you'd best learn to use it. You'll find men use their swords freely enough. Both kinds of swords.
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