House of the Dragon Quotes

(Rhaenyra lies her head on Alicent's lap...)

Alicent Hightower: You aren't worried about your position?

Rhaenyra Targaryen: I like this position. It's quite comfortable.

Rhaenyra Targaryen: I want to fly with you on dragon back see the great wonders across the Narrow Sea and eat only cake.

Alicent Hightower: I'm being serious.

Rhaenyra Targaryen: I never jest about cake.

Aemma Targaryen: You will lie in this bed soon enough, Rhaenyra. This discomfort is how we serve the realm.

Rhaenyra Targaryen: I'd rather serve as a knight and ride to battle and glory.

Aemma Targaryen: We have royal wombs, you and I. The child bed is our battlefield. We must learn to face it with a stiff lip.

Rhaenyra Targaryen (narration): The only thing that could tear down the House of the Dragon was itself.