Quotes from House Of The Dragon (Page 2)

After this miserable pregnancy, I wouldn't be surprised if I hatched an actual dragon.

The idea that we control the dragons is an illusion. They're a power man should never have trifled with.

The dream... it was clearer than a memory. And I heard the sound of thundering hooves, splintering shields and ringing swords. And I placed my heir upon the Iron Throne, and all the dragons roared as one.

Otto Hightower: "I consider the matter urgent, that of your succession."
Lyonel Strong: "Who else would have a claim?"
Otto Hightower: "The first born child."
Lyonel Strong: "Rhaenyra? No queen has ever sat the Iron Throne!"

I will not be made to choose between my brother and my daughter.

Your family has dragons. They're a power man should never have trifled with.

Do you think the realm will ever accept me as their queen?

What is this brief, mortal life... if not the pursuit of legacy?

When I ascended the Driftwood Throne, I knew what I wanted. So I went out and seized it. Unlike every other lord of the realm, I can say that I built my house's high seat with the strength of mine own back.

There is no pleasure in the world like bedding a woman.

I, Corlys Velaryon, Lord of the Tides and Master of Driftmark, promise to be faithful to King Viserys and his named heir, the Princess Rhaenyra. I pledge fealty to them and shall defend them against all enemies, in good faith and without deceit. I swear this by the old gods and the new.

Bad humors of the mind can adversely affect the body.

Rhaenyra's succession will be challenged. Knives will come out.

The gods give just as the gods take away.

Each of us is capable of depravity. And more than you would believe.