My brother has his sword and I have my mind.

Game of Thrones Quotes

Jon Snow: Why do you read so much?
Tyrion Lannister: If I’d been born a peasant they might’ve left me out in the woods to die. Alas, I was born a Lannister of Casterly Rock. Things are expected of me. I must do my part for the honor of my house, wouldn’t you agree? But how? Well, my brother has his sword and I have my mind. And a mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone. That’s why I read so much, Jon Snow.

From Game of Thrones – Season 1 Episode 2: ‘The Kingsroad’ (1×02)

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