If the King isn't feared, he is powerless.

House of the Dragon Quotes

Rhaenyra Targaryen: I will not be a tyrant. And rule through terror.
Daemon Targaryen: A tyrant rules only through terror. If the King isn’t feared, he is powerless. If you are to be a strong queen, you must cultivate love and respect, yes, but your subjects must fear you.

This quote comes from a TV series House of the Dragon. The scene where this moment comes from is from Season 1 Episode 7, with the title of ‘Driftmark’ (1×07). The show is a prequel to the Game of Thrones series and also known as Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon. | The show is produced by HBO

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Last updated on: 10.18.2022

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