Some are given a chance to climb but they refuse: they cling to the Realm, or the Gods, or love. Illusions. Only the ladder is real. The climb is all there is.

asoiaf series: Sansa Stark

” If I am ever a queen, I’ll make them love me.”

-A Clash of Kings

Suddenly Arya remembered the crypts at Winterfell. 

Swift as a deer. Quiet as a shadow. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Quick as a snake. Calm as still water. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Strong as a bear. Fierce as a wolverine. Fear cuts deeper than swords. The man who fears losing has already lost. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Fear cuts deeper than swords.

Loras Tyrell/Renly Baratheon - asked by me