Tyrion Lannister Quotes

Tyrion Lannister (to Shae): I do belong here. These bad people are what I’m good at. Outtalking them, outthinking them. It’s what I am. And I like it. I like it more than anything I’ve ever done.

Tyrion Lannister (speech to soldiers): Don’t fight for your king and don’t fight for his kingdoms. Don’t fight for honor. Don’t fight for glory. Don’t fight for riches, because you won’t get any. This is your city Stannis means to sack. That’s your gate he’s ramming. If he gets in, it will be your houses he burns, your gold he steals, your women he will rape. Those are brave men knocking at our door. Let’s go kill them.

Tyrion Lannister (to Cersei): I will hurt you for this. A day will come when you think you’re safe and happy and your joy will turn to ashes in your mouth. And you will know the debt is paid.

Tyrion Lannister (to Cersei about Joffrey): It’s hard to put a leash on a dog once you’ve put a crown on its head.

Tyrion Lannister: I remember reading an old sailor’s proverb… “Piss on wildfire and your c*ck burns off.”

Alchemist Hallyne: Oh, I have not conducted this experiment. It could well be true.