"Emperor of Thorns" Quotes

To reach greatness, you must step on bodies. I’ve stepped on many bodies to get here, and I’ll gladly step on more.

There’s nothing like a little killing to make a man feel alive.

All empires come to an end. That’s the nature of things.

I am a liar and a cheat and a coward, but I will never, ever, let a friend down. Unless of course not letting them down requires honesty, fair play, or bravery.

The key to surviving at any cost is to see the world as it is, not as you wish it to be.

Fear is the flame of the heart’s desire.

There is no justice to be found in a world where power is the only truth.

The worst lies are the ones we tell ourselves.

There are no heroes, only the desperate and the foolish.

Pain is the price of staying alive.