Arya stark Quote by George R.R. Martin
““Slowly the shapes around her took on form. Huge empty eyes stared at her hungrily through the gloom, and dimly she saw the jagged shadows of long teeth. She had lost the count. She closed her eyes and bit her lip and sent the fear away. When she looked again, the monsters would be gone. Would never have been. She pretended that Syrio was beside her in the dark, whispering in her ear. Calm as still water, she told herself. Strong as a bear. Fierce as a wolverine. She opened her eyes again. The monsters were still there, but the fear was gone.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin, 1996
Facing imagined threats, she uses mental imagery of strength to dissolve fear, showing that perception can change reality.
In simple terms: Imagining strength removes fear.
Key Takeaway
Use mental affirmations to calm anxiety.
Themes
courage
mindset
imagery
fear
resilience
Mood
determined
calm
empowered
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- nighttime anxiety
- combat stress
- performance pressure
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑talk
visualization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create empowering mental images in stressful moments?
- What limits does imagination have against genuine threats?
A Different Perspective
If the fear is rooted in real danger, imagination alone may not suffice.
