"Pride ill becomes a beggar, ser."

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"We Lannisters do have a certain pride," said Tyrion Lannister."Pride? Catelyn snapped. His mocking tone and easy manner made her angry. "Arrogance, some might call it. Arrogance and avarice and lust for power."My brother is undoubtedly arrogant, Tyrion Lannister replied. "My father is the soul of avarice, and my sweet sister Cersei lusts for power with every waking breath. I, however, am innocent as a little lamb. Shall I bleat for you? He grinned."

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"Torches just blind you. On a clear night like this, the moon and the stars are enough."

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"Nothing burns like the cold."

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"Silver's sweet and gold's our mother, but once you're dead they're worth less than that last shit you take as you lie dying."

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"Do you want to die old and craven in your bed?- How else? Though not till I'm done reading."

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"So now you are a woman. Do you have the least idea of what that means?It means that I am now fit to be wedded and bedded (...) and to bear children for the king."

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