You mistake patience for forbearance.

“Robert was the true steel. Stannis is pure iron, black and hard and strong, yes…”

“Il meta-lupo non aveva risposte. Leccò il viso di Jon con la sua linguaumida e …”

“My brother has his sword, King Robert has his warhammer and I have my mind...an…”

“No,” said Bran. “I haven’t. And if I have it doesn’t matter. Sometimes Old Nan …”