Quote by George R.R. Martin

“Ranulf had spent much of his life watching those he loved wrestle with the seductive, lethal lure of kingship. It had proved the ruination…

— Sharon Kay Penman

“It was hard work to rule a kingdom, much less seven of them.”

— George R.R. Martin

“Kingdoms rise and fall. I can be steady.”

— Laurie Perez

“Visigoth and Gaul, politics and plague. She fought on, struggling in tandem with antiquated interpretations and outmoded explanations, wondering at the senselessness of something…

— Douglas Sterling

“Kings imagine they are powerful because they command armies. But in their truest moments, they finally learn who they are. Warriors fight wars, Asura.…

— John Arcudi

“And to Rhaego son of Drogo, the stallion who will mount the world, to him I also pledge a gift. To him I will…

— George R.R. Martin

“If any one should wish to get the kingdom for himself, and to effect this by what he does, I see that he will…

— Lao Tzu

“Well . . . in the words of Vishous, want in one hand, shit in the other? See what you get most of.”

— J.R. Ward

“Daine put a hand on her bow. It was loaded, but she didn't want to kill Maura's sister. "I wouldn't call names, if I…

— Tamora Pierce

“Darius began to walk away, but as if he thought better of it, turned back to face Wharick. He stared into the Gwardian's eyes…

— Madison Thorne Grey

“A man may rule his household, And a King govern his land, But Death walks in the thrall of Cephrael’s Hand.”

— Melissa McPhail

“How would you feel," Elayne said softly, "if you saw your queen trying to kill a Trolloc with a sword as you ran away?"…

— Robert Jordan