Skip to content

you would sleep beneath a roof tonight, you must climb off…

“you would sleep beneath a roof tonight, you must climb off your horses and cross the mud with me. The path of faith, we call it. Only the faithful may cross safely. The wicked are swallowed by the quicksands, or drowned when the tide comes rushing in. None of you are wicked, I hope? Even so, I…” quote by George R.R. Martin
Download Open image
““you would sleep beneath a roof tonight, you must climb off your horses and cross the mud with me. The path of faith, we call it. Only the faithful may cross safely. The wicked are swallowed by the quicksands, or drowned when the tide comes rushing in. None of you are wicked, I hope? Even so, I would be careful where I set my feet. Walk only where I walk, and you shall reach the other side.” The path of faith was a crooked one, Brienne could not help but note.””

George R.R. Martin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Faith is a challenging journey requiring trust and caution; only the faithful navigate safely, while doubt leads to danger.

In simple terms: Faith is a risky path needing trust and care.

Key Takeaway

Walk the path of faith with vigilance.

Themes

faith trust danger guidance

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • spiritual quests
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

Spiritual journey trust dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “faith” mean to you?
  • How do you balance trust and caution?
A Different Perspective

Blind faith can be reckless without discernment.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by George R.R. Martin

Explore all 1,761 George R.R. Martin quotes

More Faith quotes

Browse all 37,796 Faith quotes