Daenerys Targaryen
Daenerys is a representative of the Targaryen family, and the daughter of King Aerys II the Mad of the Seven Kingdoms.
I value your advice, but if you ever question me in front of strangers again, you'll be advising someone else.
Translation
“I appreciate your advice, but if you question my decisions in front of strangers again, you will be giving advice elsewhere.”
Pay attention to the noun advice /ədˈvaɪs/ (advice) and the verb to advise /ədˈvaɪz/ (to give advice) - they are written and pronounced differently.
My father was an evil man. On behalf of house Targaryen I ask for forgiveness for the crimes he committed against your family. And I ask you not to judge a daughter by the sins of her father.
Translation
My father was a villain. On behalf of House Targaryen, I apologize for the crimes he committed against your family. And I ask you not to judge your daughter by the sins of her father.
Daenerys paraphrases the famous expression - Children are not punished for the sins committed by their parents (Children cannot be punished for the sins of their parents).
The verb to judge has different meanings - “to determine the winner in a competition”, “to evaluate someone/something”, “to form an opinion about someone/something” and “to criticize”, “to condemn”.
"Northern Fool" Best quotes from Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 3
Many events key to the war took place in this series. But the most important thing is that they finally met, Daenerys and Jon. Much attention is paid to developing characters and dialogues. While “ice and fire” are trying to come to a common decision, we capture the most memorable phrases. The prize for best dialogue goes to Tyrion Lannister, he loves to talk, yes:
“I’d like to hear how a new recruit from the Night’s Watch became King in the North.”
- As soon as you tell how Lannister became the hand of Daenerys Targaryen.
— A long and bloody story. To be honest, I was almost always drunk.
Shy Melisandre completed her mission and realized her mistakes:
“I did everything. Bringing Fire and Ice together."
One of the funny moments of the series, which is already scattered into memes:
“You stand in the presence of Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen. The rightful heir to the Iron Throne, the rightful Queen of the Andals and the First Men, the protector of the Seven Kingdoms, the Mother of Dragons, the Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, the Unburnt One, the Breaker of Chains. - This is Jon Snow... (pause) King of the North .
Phrase from the category R+L=J:
"I am the last Targaryen, Jon Snow."
“I was born to rule the Seven Kingdoms. So it will be.”
Perhaps the most important phrase for this season. There, behind the wall, the Night King is already approaching, and families are still squabbling for the throne and figuring out who is cooler, and whose dad has done more deeds:
“If we don’t forget about enmity and unite, we will die. And it won’t matter whose skeleton sits on the Iron Throne.”
And Euron Greyjoy, to loud applause, continues to exchange glances with Jaime and discuss “advice.” I have a feeling this won't end well for him. He never fails to try to use any phrase to approach Cersei, who (for us) quite clearly hinted to him that he would not live to see the end of the war:
- You have proven that you are the best captain of the 14 seas and a loyal friend of the crown.
“You deserve more than just a friend.”
- And you deserve a worthy reward for your feat.
“I wish for only one reward.”
- Your cherished wish will come true. After the victory.
While Cersei showed us the power of her revenge, we learn what true love means to her. For me this moment was also a big blow to the heart:
“I close my eyes and hear Oberyn’s skull crack and you scream. I’ve never heard anything like this, this is true love.”
We're all a little Tyrion:
“But a wise man once said: you can’t believe in something just because you want to believe it.”
- And what kind of sage said this?
- I don't remember.
— You are trying to pass off your thoughts as ancient wisdom.
- I don't do that. With you.
The wisest advice from Petyr Baelish, to the most touching moment of the series with the meeting of the Starks:
“Don't fight in the North, or in the South. But in any battle, everywhere, always, in my thoughts. Every enemy is yours, every friend is yours. All possible events unfold simultaneously. Live like this. And nothing will surprise you. Everything that happens around you will already be familiar to you.”
Bran is preparing for the Long Night, trying to figure out his abilities. And waiting for Jon Snow. Do you think he will reveal the main secret to him?
In the meantime, the secrets of recovery from Jorah:
“I just felt better. I thought this was all a good vacation. And the climate."
The best line of the episode is Olenna Tyrell's farewell speech:
“Tell Cersei. I want her to know it was me."
Tyrion Lannister
Tyrion is the third child of Lord Tywin and Joanna Lannister, and the younger brother of Cersei Lannister and Jaime Lannister.
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.
Translation
Never forget who you are. The rest of the world won't forget. Wear it like armor. And it can never be used to harm you.
A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone.
Translation
The mind needs books as much as a sword needs a whetstone.
The noun mind can mean not only the mind, but also an intelligent person - in this case it will be countable.
The best quotes from the movie "Game of Thrones" (100 quotes)
“Game of Thrones” is a fantasy, but not about elves and dwarves, like “The Lord of the Rings,” but something like a historical novel about medieval wars and intrigues. Several noble families fight for control of the continent called Westeros. The heroes have complex family relationships, constantly betray each other, overthrow, kill, storm fortresses and have sex. In general, everything is like in a real story, only the ending cannot be read in textbooks in advance. Plus, unlike the real story, there are dragons, zombies and fighting mammoths. All this was originally based on the books of George R.R. Martin. But George writes so slowly that the plot of the series has already overtaken him. The best quotes from the movie “Game of Thrones” are collected in this collection.
I would rather believe the eyes of an honest man than what everyone knows.
People always demand the truth, but they rarely like it.
I do not offend your honor, Lord Janos. I deny its existence.
There is only one god. And his name is Death. And we say only one thing to Death: “Not today.”
One day in freedom is worth more than a whole life in chains.
We had stupid kings, villain kings, but for stupid villains...
A good king understands when to accumulate strength and when to crush his enemies.
You fight shadows. And we should fight those who reject them.
Leo should not be interested in the opinion of the sheep.
Lannisters always pay their debts.
We all make choices. Men and women, children and old people, lords and peasants. Everyone has the same choice. We choose light or darkness.
Power resides where universal faith places it. It's a trick, a shadow on the wall. And sometimes a very small person casts a very large shadow.
You know nothing, Jon Snow...
It is easy to confuse what is with what should be. Especially if the first one is beneficial to you.
Love is conveyed by a glance.
The winter is coming.
Some doors close forever, while others open in the most unexpected places.
Some doors close forever, while others open in the most unexpected places.
Just let people notice that words hurt you, and you will never get rid of ridicule. And if they stick a nickname on you, accept it and make it your own name. Then they won't be able to hurt you anymore.
Do you know what it is to be a leader, Lord Snow? This means that your decisions are being questioned by every chatty asshole. But if a leader starts to doubt himself, it's the end... for him, for the talking assholes, for everyone.
Ignorance very often kills.
Politeness is a lady's armor.
Too often the wicked rich are beyond the reach of justice.
The Lord of Light wants his enemies to be burned, the Drowned God wants them to be drowned. Why are all the gods such cruel beasts? Where is the God of titek and wine?
Sometimes a very small person casts a very large shadow.
Our mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone.
Only by recognizing who we are will we get what we want.
Sometimes words can achieve what swords cannot.
What's the point of wealth if you can make a woman laugh?
The mind is sharpened by books, like a sword.
There is no shame in being afraid. The main thing is how we face our fear.
We are just people, and the gods created us for love. This is our great gift and at the same time our great tragedy.
Know your strengths, use them wisely, and one man can be worth ten thousand.
It is better to have honest enemies than ambitious ones.
One of the most amazing things in the world is how the innocent eyes of a child can notice things that adults and experienced adults are blind to.
Once you put a crown on a dog, you can’t put him on a chain.
It's a rather strange kind of courage to admit one's cowardice.
There is no justice in the world. We do it ourselves.
Toast. For the glorious scions of the House of Lannister: the dwarf, the cripple and the mother of a madman.
We are only human, and the gods created us for love. It contains both our greatness and our tragedy.
It’s bad if you’re surrounded by flatterers and fools. It's crazy. One half will not dare to tell you the truth, and the other will simply not see it.
Money buys silence only for a while. An arrow in the heart buys him forever.
Sitting on the throne is a thousand times more difficult than winning it.
Satisfied subjects are much easier to rule.
Let me give you some advice, bastard. Never forget who you are - because others will not forget. Wear it like armor and then they won't be able to hurt you.
The gods laugh at the prayers of both kings and shepherds.
Stupidity and despair - these two concepts are extremely difficult to distinguish from each other.
The mind needs books, just as a sword needs a whetstone.
Every flight begins with a fall.
Any fool may be lucky enough to receive power from birth, but getting to it yourself is not an easy job.
When you find something you shouldn't have found, the best thing to do is pretend you never found it.
People often prefer to deny the cruel truth than to face it.
Once you start thinking about who deserves what, you will spend the rest of your life mourning every person in this world.
Brothels are a better investment than ships. In my opinion. Whores rarely drown.
He was always smart, even in his boyhood years, but intelligence and wisdom are different things.
Don't worry about your death, worry about your life. Take charge of your life for as long as it lasts.
You're very kind. Someday it will kill you.
If he must always be alone, then loneliness must become his armor.
Apologies mean nothing if you don't make eye contact.
There is only one hell, and we live in it.
When one person builds a wall, another immediately needs to know what is on the other side.
No one will suspect a person without a motive. Confuse your enemies. If they don't know who you are and what you want, they won't guess your next move.
I may be short, but I'm not afraid to look my enemies in the face.
Singers love nothing more than the sound of their own voices.
I didn't want to die a coward... but I guess I just don't want to die.
It is easy to confuse what is with what should be. Especially if the first one is beneficial to you.
Singers love nothing more than the sound of their own voices.
Admitting your fear is brave.
Beauty is a subjective thing.
They say that it gets so cold here in winter that laughter freezes in the throat and chokes a person to death.
Money buys silence only for a while. An arrow in the heart buys him forever.
You can only make peace with your enemies. This is what the world is for.
When a person draws a target on his chest, he must expect that sooner or later someone will shoot an arrow at him.
All I wanted was to make mistakes of my own free will.
Now go and drink until it seems like you've done everything right.
A coward can discover true courage when he has nothing to fear.
There is nothing more disgusting than not being able to protect the one you love.
I will take revenge on you for this. Someday, in moments of peace and happiness, you will suddenly feel the taste of ashes in your mouth. And you will understand that the debt has been paid.
And the most faithful knight could not protect the king from himself.
Do you think the path from poverty to wealth is always clear and honest?
Looking is not seeing, dead girl. Vision, true vision, is the essence of fencing.
And the most faithful knight could not protect the king from himself.
Politics is the art of compromise.
No one will suspect a person without a motive. Confuse your enemies. If they don't know who you are and what you want, they won't guess your next move.
Every abrasion is a lesson, and every lesson is beneficial.
Everyone wants to know their future until they know this future...
I'm a constant disappointment to my father, but I've come to terms with it.
Love can destroy honor, kill the sense of duty.
I do not offend your honor, Lord Janos. I deny its existence.
By getting rid of one enemy, we gain two more.
There is no creature on earth more terrible than a truly just person.
People love to blame demons when their great plans fall apart.
I don't participate in tournaments so that my opponents don't know what to expect from me.
Death is final and brings a terrible conclusion, while life is full of innumerable possibilities.
Memories bring much more joy when you anticipate your imminent death.
I am not an ordinary woman. My dreams are coming true.
A valiant informer is as useless as a cowardly knight.
Do you want to be in charge someday? Then learn to obey.
There is no justice in the world. We do it ourselves.
He who is afraid of battles does not win victories.
We had stupid kings, villain kings, but for stupid villains...
It's my job to drink and know everything.
It is precisely what we love that destroys us.
You can only make peace with your enemies. This is what the world is for.
The one who pronounces the sentence raises the sword himself.
A person becomes most vulnerable in battle when he takes flight.
It's harder with daughters than in war.
What is honor compared to the love of a woman? And what is duty compared to the feeling of a newly born son in your arms... or a brother’s smile?
The world is full of cowards who would like to be seen as heroes.
Life is more beautiful with wine in your stomach.
Once you start thinking about who deserves what, you will spend the rest of your life mourning every person in this world.
This guy always smiled, as if the world around him was a joke that only he could understand.
My brother once told me, “Whatever a person says before the word “but” doesn’t matter.” But…
All my life I have been told to believe in something. To the family, to the Gods, the king, himself. It was tempting. Until I saw where faith leads people.
You cannot forge an iron sword from tin, no matter how much you hammer, but this does not mean that tin is useless.
Once you start thinking about who deserves what, you will spend the rest of your life mourning every person in this world.
The next time you lay a hand on me will be the last time you ever had hands.
Mercy is never a mistake.
The unloved wife is the wine merchant's best friend.
If men with swords rule everything, why do we pretend that power belongs to kings?
Grief can throw even a strong and disciplined mind into confusion.
Drinking all the time is not an easy task, otherwise everyone would drink constantly.
When I come up with something like that again, hit me in the face.
A true lady will not allow herself to pay attention to a person’s appearance, no matter how ugly he may be.
A worthy person will do everything possible to strengthen his family, forgetting about his own selfish impulses.
Life is more beautiful with wine in your stomach.
Honor tells us to meet the enemy on the battlefield, and not to kill him in the womb.
By getting rid of one enemy, we gain two more.
People always blame demons when their grand plans fail.
A true man does what he wants, not what he is obliged to do.
A house that looks after the interests of the family will always prevail over a house that puts the whims of its offspring first.
You are my. And I'm yours. If we die, we die. But first we will live.
The one who undertakes to play the game of thrones either dies or wins.
It is every man's duty to get drunk at his own wedding.
The contents of other people's letters are much more valuable than the contents of other people's wallets.
A tame wolf is more useful than a dead one.
You are mine and I am yours. Let's die means we'll die. But first we will live.
Jon Snow
Jon Snow
- one of the key characters in the series, the illegitimate son of Eddard Stark and an unknown woman, half-brother of the legitimate children of Lord Stark.
You mistake me my lord. That was not an offer, that was a command.
Translation
You misunderstood me, my lord. It was not a proposal, it was an order.
The verb to mistake is translated as “to make a mistake”, “to misunderstand”. There is also a useful phrasal verb - to mistake for (taking someone/something for another). After a while, I made up my mind to accept her offer . — After some time, I made up my mind and accepted her offer .
Your offer is not acceptable, I turn it down . - Your offer is unacceptable, I reject .
Sometimes there is no happy choice, only one less grievous than the others.
Translation
“Sometimes there is no better choice, only one that is less painful than others.”
In the quote, the adjective happy is used in a meaning that is unusual for us - “successful”, “favorable”.
Biography
Daenerys Targaryen was born in the seventh month of 53 AC. The king, having learned about this in the Stone Sept, immediately flew in. He hoped for a second son who would become his heir, but he fell in love with his daughter as soon as he took him in his arms. The whole country rejoiced - with the exception of Dragonstone: eleven-year-old Eirea Targaryen did not like that the little princess had pushed her away from the throne. A year later, Princess Daenerys began to speak, in her own way, and almost did not crawl: she quickly rose to her feet and began to walk, and soon run. Her mother now often skipped council meetings, preferring to play with her daughter and read her fairy tales that her mother had read to her as a child. At the end of 54, Eirea Targaryen flew to an unknown destination on Balerion. Her mother Reyna flew to King's Landing, hoping to see her daughter there, but Eirea was not there. Reyna alternated between raging and trembling and drinking sleepy wine at night. Daenerys was so afraid of her aunt that she immediately began to cry when she saw her.[1]
In mid-55, a tournament was held in honor of the completion of the Dragon's Lair, the winner of which was Ser Simon Dondarrion. He won the hearts of the common people and the queen herself, choosing Princess Daenerys as the queen of love and beauty. That same year, Alysanne became pregnant again, and Daenerys sternly warned her mother that she only agreed to marry her sister, but a son was born, named Aemon. The thirteenth day of the fourth month of 56 dawned cold and gray, with a sharp east wind. Alisanna spent the morning with the children. Daenerys still fell in love with her brother, although she regretted that he was not her sister. That morning, Balerion returned to King's Landing with the dying Princess Eirea.
The princess also loved Balon, born in 57. The little princes adored their sister, she loved them and loved to command them, Jaehaerys loved all three of them madly. When playing with her brothers, she loved to boss them around. Benifer, however, notices that the king always named Eamon as his heir, to Alysanne's displeasure. “Daenerys is the eldest, she should be the queen,” her mother reminded. “She will be when she and Eamon get married,” the father answered. “They will rule together, just like you and me.” But the queen, according to Benifer, was not very happy with this. At the end of 58 CE, King Jaehaerys celebrated the tenth anniversary of his coronation at the Starry Sept. In honor of the anniversary, a large tournament was held in King's Landing. The princess and princes sat with their father and mother in the royal box and shouted along with everyone they could.[2]
At the beginning of 60, when tremors raged throughout the country, few people celebrated the New Year in Westeros. The royal family attended the evening service in the castle sept, dined modestly and retired. At the hour of the owl, the queen was awakened by Daenerys. “Mother,” she said, “I’m cold...” Everything possible was done for the beloved princess. They used prayers, poultices, hot soup, scalding baths, blankets, furs, heated stones, and nettle tea. A nurse was called to a six-year-old child who had been weaned for a long time, believing that breast milk also promotes healing. The maesters fussed, the septons and septas cried out to the gods, the king ordered the hiring of a hundred more rat-catchers and promised a silver deer for every killed rat, black or gray. Daenerys was brought her beloved kitten, but the girl was shaking so much that it escaped and scratched her. Closer to dawn, Jaehaerys suddenly decided that his daughter needed a dragon, and ravens were sent to Dragonstone with the order to immediately send one of the cubs to King's Landing.
Everything was in vain: towards the evening of the next day, the little princess died. The queen fell unconscious into the king's arms. Jaehaerys, almost falling from exhaustion and grief, nevertheless untied Vermithor and flew to Dragonstone to say that there was no longer a need for the little dragon. Returning, he drank a cup of sleepy wine and sent for Septon Bart. “Where did she sin? Why did the gods take her? How could this happen?" But even such a sage as Bart could not answer this. Thousands of other Westerosi parents also lost children, but for Jaehaerys and Alysanne, the loss of their beloved daughter meant, in addition to grief, a crushing blow to the doctrine of Exceptionalism. Princess Daenerys, Targaryen on both sides, with the purest blood of Ancient Valyria in her veins, was supposed to be different from other people in everything. It seemed unthinkable that the princess of such a house would die shaking, like an ordinary child. The king and queen, mourning her, were also tormented by this terrible thought.
Less than two moons had passed since the death of the princess, when the queen realized that she was again expecting a child, and in 60 Alyssa was born. She looked so much like her dead sister that the queen often cried over her, remembering her first daughter. Over the years, though, the resemblance has faded. In 82, after the death of her other sister, Deila, the body of the deceased was to be burned and buried next to the ashes of Daenerys[3].
Petyr Baelish
The great-grandson of a mercenary from Braavos, who received a small castle on one of the Finger peninsulas. Master of Coin (Minister of the Treasury) in the council of King Robert Baratheon, later Lord of Harrenhal, Lord Paramount of the Trident and Lord Protector of the Vale.
Always keep your foes confused. If they are never certain who you are or what you want, they cannot know what you are like to do next.
Translation
Always keep your enemies in turmoil. If they aren't sure who you are or what you want, they can't know what you're going to do next.
The word a foe (enemy) is literary. In everyday speech it is better to use an enemy (enemy) or an opponent (opponent, rival). The phrase to be certain can be replaced with to be sure.
I've always wanted a ship. Now I want a dozen. It doesn't matter what we want. Once we get it, then we want something else.
Translation
I've always wanted a ship. Now I want a dozen ships. It doesn't matter what we want. Once we get it, we want something else.
Chaos is a ladder, many who try to climb it fail, never get to try again. The fall breaks them. And some are given a chance to climb, but they refuse.
Translation
Chaos is a ladder. Many try to climb it, fail and do not make new attempts. The fall breaks them. Some are given the chance to rise to the top, but they refuse.
Phrases by Daenerys Targaryen
This collection includes quotes and phrases from Daenerys Targaryen. Dany is one of the central figures in the Game of Thrones saga, played by Emilia Clarke in the series:
Fire cannot kill a dragon.
The Queen loves who she should, not who she wants.
When the sun rises in the west and sets in the east. When the seas dry up and the wind blows away the mountains like leaves. When my womb conceives again and I give birth to a living child. Then you will return, my sun and stars, but don’t wait until then.
“Oh, if only lambs had tusks!” “Then, undoubtedly, the wolves would become more careful.”
I swore that their enemies would die in agony... how to make hunger suffer?
“I may be young, but I’m not stupid enough to marry a man who prefers a dish of fruit to my chest.” I noticed that you were looking at the dancers, not the girls. “As does Your Majesty, I suppose.” See, we are similar.
The next time you lay a hand on me will be the last time you ever had hands.
“I may not be able to make my people good,” Dany said to herself, “but at least I can try to make them a little less bad.”
“We have no reason to take this city.” — How many slaves are there in Yunkai? - 200 thousand, if not more. “Then we have 200 thousand reasons to take Yunkai.”
“I am from the blood of the dragon,” she thought. “If they are monsters, then so am I.”
The next time you lay a hand on me will be the last time you ever had hands.
It is not to me that you owe your freedom. I am not able to give it to you - because your freedom does not belong to me. She belongs to you - and nothing more. If you want to return it, take it yourself.
– Will we be able to fight? – she asked him. – People can always fight, Your Majesty. Better ask if we can win.
— The Yunkai people are a proud people. They won't bend. - What usually happens to something that doesn’t bend?
I am of the blood of the dragon and must be strong. They should see fire in my eyes, not tears.
People are crazy, and gods are even crazier.
- Huts... Made of clay and dung. And these savages live in them. - Now these are my people. Don't call them savages.
“Sometimes it’s better to respond to injustice with mercy.” “I will respond to injustice with justice.”
Words are just wind, even words like “love” or “peace.” I trust things more.
- Maybe they didn’t want to be conquered? -You didn't conquer them. You freed them. “People get used to their chains.
“Ser Barristan,” she called, “I understand what quality a king needs most.” - Courage, Your Majesty? “No,” Dany smiled, “iron buttocks.” I have to sit all the time.
When the sun rises in the west and sets in the east. When the seas dry up and the wind blows away the mountains like leaves. When my womb conceives again and I give birth to a living child. Then you will return, my sun and stars, but don’t wait until then.
“I offered water to one of the slaves on the Path of Suffering.” Do you know what he told me? "Let me die." “There are no masters in the grave, Your Grace.”
“Why would the Children of the Harpy decide to put down their knives for you?” Are you one of them? - No. “Would you have confessed to me if this were so?” - No.
“Sometimes it’s better to respond to injustice with mercy.” “I will respond to injustice with justice.”
“Be careful,” said the woman in the red lacquered mask. - But what? - Total. And everyone. They will come day and night to look at the miracle that has come into the world again, and when they see it, they will desire it. For dragons are fire clothed in flesh, and fire is power.
Admitting your fear is brave.
Quotes and phrases from Daenerys Targaryen, one of the main figures in the series “Game of Thrones” and the novels of the American science fiction writer George R.R. Martin from the “Song of Ice and Fire” series.
Cersei Lannister
Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, widow of King Robert Baratheon. Mother of Joffrey, Myrcella and Tommen Baratheon.
When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.
Translation
When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no compromise.
Pay attention to the interesting phrase middle ground (compromise). It is often used in combination with the verb to occupy.
After negotiations we occupied middle ground . — After negotiations, we came to a compromise .
The more people you love the weaker you are.
Translation
The more people you love, the weaker you are.
The more I think about his proposal, the more I tend to accept it. “ The more I think about his offer, the more I am inclined to accept it.”
Quotes from Game of Thrones
Everyone knows historical information and biographies about kings. Many kings were either stupid or villains who did not think about their people. There were few high-ranking people who were both smart and kind. Quotes from Game of Thrones make great gifts for fans of the film.
In politics everything is simple. There is no place for morality in political affairs. Politics denies morality, but gives competent advice to kings. If possible, the king should adhere to justice; in other cases, he should not be timid before using force. In such cases, rulers rarely think about the people; it seems to them that the sacrifice of 100 people can save millions. Sometimes such a statement is true, but few people are interested in what will happen to the relatives and friends of the victims.
My brother taught me not to pay attention to everything they say before the word “but.” Benjen Stark.
Leo should not be interested in the opinion of the sheep. Tywin Lannister.
We all make choices. Men and women, children and old people, lords and peasants. Everyone has the same choice. We choose light or darkness.
Love is conveyed by a glance.
I don't make vows I can't keep. Remind me of my father, if you will, that this kind of attitude was his undoing. But the more false promises people make, the more their words become worthless. And then everyone begins to lie, and more and more sophisticatedly. And lies will not help us in this war. Jon Snow.
Valar morghulis.
The more people you love, the weaker you are. Cersei Lannister.
Varys
Varys
, also known as
the Spider
, is one of the representatives of the Small Council, where for a long time he held the position of Master of Whisperers - the king's chief intelligence officer.
The storms come and go, the waves crash overhead, the big fish eats the little fish, and I keep on paddling.
Translation
Storms come and go, waves crash overhead, big fish eat small ones, and I continue to row.
The phrase come and go is often used by native speakers when they want to talk about temporary things - something comes and goes, appears and disappears.
The history of humanity has faced plenty of civilizations come and go . — The history of mankind has seen many emerging and disappearing civilizations.
Any fool with a bit of luck can find himself born into power. But earning it for yourself, that takes work.
Translation
With a little luck, any fool can be born into an influential family. But to earn power, you need to make a lot of effort.
A bit of (a little) can be replaced by a little (a little), a few (several), some (a certain amount). To earn (earn) can be replaced with to deserve.
Brienne of Tarth
The only daughter and heir of Lord Selwyn of Tarth. Her homeland is the island of Tarth, located in the Narrow Sea.
All my life men like you have sneered at me. And all my life I've been knocking men like you into the dust.
Translation
All my life, men like you have made me laugh. And all my life I've been grinding men like you into dust.
To sneer at (to mock) can be replaced by to mock at (to ridicule) or to ridicule (to ridicule) - the latter verb is used without the preposition at.
I don't meet my friends as often as I used to when I was young. — I don’t meet friends as often as when I was younger.
Ramsay Bolton
Bastard of Lord Roose Bolton, later recognized as the legitimate son.
An apology doesn't mean anything if you're not looking the person in the eye.
Translation
An apology means nothing if you don't look the person in the eyes.
The most common expression with the noun an apology (apology) is to owe smb an apology (to be guilty of someone; to want to apologize).
You shouldn't have said that. Make an apology for your offensive words. “I shouldn’t have told you that.” Apologize for your hurtful words.
How can you look me in the face and tell so many lies? “How can you look me in the eye and tell me so many lies?”
If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.
Translation
If you think this is going to have a happy ending, you weren't paying much attention.
Sansa Stark
Eldest daughter of Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell and his wife Catelyn Stark.
When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives.
Translation
Where the snow falls and the white wind blows, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives.
The noun snow is most often uncountable and means snow. But if we mean snowfall, we say snows.
We can see now the first snows of winter. — Now we can see the first snowfall of winter.
Arya Stark
The youngest daughter of Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell and his wife Catelyn Stark.
Leave one wolf alive and the sheep are never safe.
Translation
Leave one wolf alive and the sheep will never be whole.
Please note that the noun sheep has the same singular and plural forms. Their difference in pronunciation is that in the plural the sound /iː/ is longer.
The expression to be safe can be replaced with to be protected.
I was never going to be as good as a lady as you. So I had to be something else.
Translation
I never intended to be as good a lady as you. So I had to become someone else.
