Television characters may not get any better than Tyrion Lannister.
Portrayed by Emmy winner Peter Dinklage, this reluctant hero is rarely seen without a glass of wine in his hand and/or without a witty quip coming out of his mouth.
He’s killed his lover and his father and may be the best political mind in all the Seven Kingdoms.
But we’re not here to analyze Tyrion’s strategies for war. We’re here to appreciate his Game of Thrones quotes!
Click through some of the best ever below:
Tyrion on Drinking:
“It’s not easy being drunk all the time. Everyone would do it if it were easy.”
Tyrion on Courage:
“Those are brave men knocking at our door…Let’s go kill them!”
Tyrion on Religion:
“Why are all the gods such vicious c–ts? Where’s the god of t-ts and wine?”
Tyrion on How He Wants to Die:
“In my own bed, at the age of 80, with a bellyfull of wine and a girl’s mouth around my cock.”
Tyrion on Strength:
“Never forget what you are. The rest of the world will not. Wear it like armor, and it can never be used to hurt you.
Tyrion on Politics
“We’ve had vicious kings, and we’ve had idiot kings, but I don’t know if we’ve ever been cursed with a vicious idiot for a king.”
Tyrion’s Favorite Prank
“I milked my eel into a pot of turtle stew … which I believe my sister ate. At least I hope she did.”
Tyrion on Knowledge
“A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone.”
Tyrion on “The Game”
“I understand how this game is played.”
Tyrion on Joffrey
“I did not kill Joffrey, but I wish I had. Watching your vicious bastard die gave me more relief than a thousand lying whores.”
Tyrion on Discrimination
Tywin: “You’re not on trial for being a dwarf.”