Jon lied ... loudly, as if that could make it true. Author: George R.R. Martin Copy Quote More from George R.R. Martin “The brave man slays with a sword, the craven with a wineskin.” “Everything's better with some wine in the belly.” “Gods and wonders always appear, to attend the birth of kings.” “Not all of us can be as bold as Jaime, but there are other ways to win wars.”