Quotes by Lord Varys

Power resides where men believe it resides.

A very small man can cast a very large shadow.

A child's faith, such sweet innocence. And yet they say, wisdom oft comes from the mouths of babes.

Tyrion: "If the ship goes down, I'll go with it."
Varys: "That is good to hear. Though I'm sure many captains say the same while their ship is afloat."

My little birds are everywhere, even in the north. They whisper to me the strangest stories.

Tyrion: "Threaten me again and I'll have you thrown into the sea."
Varys: "You might be disappointed in the results. Storms come and go, the big fish eat the little fish, and I keep on paddling."

Have you considered the best ruler might be the one who doesn't want to rule?

Tyrion: "Did you read it?"
Varys: "It's a sealed scroll for the King in the North!"
Tyrion: "What's it say?"
Varys: "Nothing good."

Varys: "You have compassion."
Tyrion: "Compassion, yes. I killed my lover with my bare hands, I shot my own father with a crossbow."
Varys: "I never said you were perfect."