Bran Quote by George R.R. Martin
““Bran knew. "She's a child. A child of the forest." He shivered, as much from wonderment as cold. They had fallen into one of Old Nan's tales. "The First Men named us children," the little woman said. "The giants called us wok dak nag gran , the squirrel people, because we were small and quick and fond of trees, but we are no squirrels, no children. Our name in the True Tongue means those who sing the song of the earth . Before your Old Tongue was ever spoken, we had sun our songs ten thousand years." Meera said, "You speak the Common Tongue now." "For him. The Bran boy. I was born in the time of the dragon, and for two hundred years I walked the world of men, to watch and listen and learn. I might be walking still, but my legs were sore and my heart was weary, so I turned my feet for home." "Two hundred years?" said Meera. The child smiled. "Men, they are the children.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Song of Ice and Fire, A Dance with Dragons, 2011
A character reflects on ancient identity, the passage of time, and the cyclical nature of humanity.
In simple terms: Ancient roots and long lives shape perspective.
Key Takeaway
Recognize enduring cycles in life.
Themes
identity
time
humanity
mythology
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- historical reflection
- personal growth
- intergenerational dialogue
Key Concepts
ancient cultures
storytelling
longevity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do ancient narratives shape modern identity?
- What does “children of the earth” imply about humanity?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize myth over concrete reality.
