Tywin Lannister – Character Quotes

A lion doesn’t concern himself with the opinions of a sheep.

— The rumors of your demise were unfounded.
— Sorry to disappoint you.

— Your brother wouId never have submitted to capture so meekly.
— We have our differences, Jaime and I. He's braver. I'm better-looking.

— Tyrion of the House Lannister, you stand accused by the Queen Regent of regicide. Did you kill King Joffrey?
— No.
— Did your wife, the Lady Sansa?
— Not that I know of.
— How would you say he died, then?
— Choked on his pigeon pie.
— So you would blame the bakers?
— Or the pigeons. Just leave me out of it.

— What killed him?
— Loyalty.

Men love to blame demons when their grand plans unravel.

— This will be my last war. Win or lose.
— Have you ever lost before?
— Do you think l'd be in my position if I had lost a war?

— I am the King! I will punish you.
— Any man who must say, "I am the King," is no true king.

He'll risk anything at any time because he doesn't know enough to be afraid.

— Your sister has learned that your new friends the Tyrells are plotting to marry Sansa Stark to Ser Loras.
— Very well. She's a lovely girl. Missing some of Loras' favorite bits, but I'm sure they'll make do.

— They say he can't be killed.
— And do you believe them?
— No, My lord. Anyone can be killed.

A wise king knows what he knows and what he doesn't.

When soIdiers Iack discipIine, the fault lies with their commander.

A good man does eνerything in his power to better his family's position, regardless of his own selfish desires.

— You'll never be as good.
— No. But as long as I'm better than everyone else, it doesn't matter.