Most Iconic Quotes on Game of Thrones
One of the reasons Game of Thrones became such a smash hit was its iconic quotes. From the very first episode, this show gave us many iconic one-liners; that will live on in pop culture for a long time to come. Here are some of the best examples of these catchphrases.
Winter is coming
The motto of the Stark household is the line that set off the behemoth this show would turn into. It was perfect for this show as it painted a foreboding picture of doom and despair to come that no one seemed to grasp the magnitude of the show.
A Lannister always pays his debt
The Lannister household quickly became the most reviled and deplorable name in Westeros. They were rich, cunning, calculating, and stopped at nothing to hold on to their supremacy, and this catchphrase captures that perfectly.
You know nothing, Jon Snow
Few characters on the show seemed hopeless when understanding how Westeros works as Jon Snow was. He was morally rigid and always chose to speak the truth even if it meant putting himself in mortal peril. He wasn’t sneaky, cunning, or conniving at all, and this memorable one-liner references all of that.
A lion does not concern himself with the opinion of sheep
Another infamous Lannister quote instantly managed to present a very different type of villain in the form of Tywin Lannister. He wasn’t like the other villains on the show, who were cruel for the sake of being evil. Instead, Tywin was calm and calculating and known for his abilities to always be in control, and someone incredibly proud of that fact, as evidenced by this quote of his.
What is dead may never die
The Greyjoys were an odd bunch even in the colorful world of Game of Thrones. Their catchphrase is a perfect example of that. It also captures the essence of this house who had to make do in one of the most inhospitable parts of Westeros.
I will take what is mine. With fire and blood, I will take it
Even though when Daenerys first uttered these words, it felt like one of those moments where a character was being too hopeful, Dany would stick to these words multiple times, including in the penultimate episode where she would do just that to take Westeros and the Iron Throne.
When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die
This line perfectly encapsulates the central theme of the show. In the end, no one involved in this so-called game wins for long.
The night is dark and full of terrors
Among all the gods in Westeros, few were as influential as the god of fire worshiped by Melisandre and Beric Dondarion. This quote associated with their religion also served as the perfect backdrop for the final battle between Winterfell and the Night king
There is only one God and his name is death, and there is only one thing we say to death: Not today
Even though Game of Thrones had many soul-crushing moments, it was also inspirational in its unique way. These encouraging words said by Syrio to a young Arya Stark served as a reminder that the bravest of them all did not fear death but looked directly at it and accepted it as a part of life.
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