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Bran Quote by George R.R. Martin

“There were four of them, Catelyn saw. An old man in the black of the Night’s Watch, two servants … and Tyrion Lannister, standing there small and bold as life. “My men will sleep in your stable, and as for myself, well, I do not require a large room, as you can plainly see.” He flashed a mocking…” quote by George R.R. Martin
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““There were four of them, Catelyn saw. An old man in the black of the Night’s Watch, two servants … and Tyrion Lannister, standing there small and bold as life. “My men will sleep in your stable, and as for myself, well, I do not require a large room, as you can plainly see.” He flashed a mocking grin. “So long as the fire’s warm and the straw reasonably free of fleas, I am a happy man.””

George R.R. Martin

About This Quote

Source Book: A Storm of Swords, George R.R. Martin, 2000

Tyrion values contentment with modest comforts and humor despite hardship.

In simple terms: Finding happiness in simple comforts.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate small comforts.

Themes

humor contentment humility

Mood

wry lighthearted reflective

Type

literary character dialogue

When to use this quote

  • traveling
  • military camps
  • temporary lodging
  • making the best of scarce resources

Key Concepts

survival social dynamics self‑reliance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What simple comforts sustain you in tough times?
  • How does humor aid resilience?
A Different Perspective

May overlook deeper needs for security.

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