No mother should outlive her children, and no captain should outlive his ship. Author: George R.R. Martin Copy Quote More from George R.R. Martin “Oh yes, it hurts at times to be alone among the stars. But it hurts a lot more …” “What do you like to do?”She scuffed a toe amongst the rushes. “Needlework.”“Ver…” “When they finally broke apart, Ygritte was flushed. "You're mine," she whispere…” “Pleasing one king is difficult enough. Pleasing two is hardly possible.”