Dragons Quote by George R.R. Martin
““Dragons die.” She stood on her toes to kiss him lightly on an unshaven cheek. “But so do dragonslayers.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Song of Ice and Fire, 1996
Even the mightiest beings and their slayers share the same fate of mortality.
In simple terms: All powerful things die.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence.
Themes
mortality
heroism
legacy
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- fantasy writing
- character development
- storytelling
- gaming
Key Concepts
existentialism
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does knowing death is inevitable affect bravery?
- What does it mean to be a dragon slayer?
A Different Perspective
Even legends cannot escape death.
