It was never wise for a ruler to eschew the trappings of power, for power itself flows in no small measure from such trappings.

“I'm honest. It's the world that's awful - Sandor Clegane, The Hound. ASOIAF”

“Noble words, but words were easy. Deeds were hard. - Brienne”

“You little fool. Tears are not a woman's only weapon. You've got another one be…”

“What can you say about pain?Words can trace only the shadow of the thing itself…”