One of the famous characters and perhaps a favorite in most Game of Throne is Lord Tyrion Lannister. He is known for his kind heart, wit, and his intellect in overcoming every prejudice he is facing. He speaks his mind and in which he is known to be very frank, smart, and has a dirty mouth especially when he shares his idea in certain situations.
He is the youngest son of Lord Tywin Lannister of Casterly Rock in the Westerlands. Lord Tyrion has a good heart and tries to be kind despite his unredeemable family. He lives life to the fullest, trying to be positive and tries to stay positive in dark times by using his wits.
Tyrion Lannister’s character makes him very much quotable and in this article, we have collected 26 Tyrion Lannister on wisdom and winning which can be a motivation as we face life’s challenges.
Never forget what you are, the rest of the world will not. Wear it like an armor and it can never be used to hurt you
Tyrion Lannister converse with Jon Snow who was not feeling very good for not being invited to the feast. He asks if he is Eddard Stark’s bastard and Jon Snow tried to evade off the issue. It is when he told Jon to own and embrace who he is. Owning the very essence of he was which others will mock him for.
Death is so final, whereas life…ah, life is full of possibilities.
Jaime and Cersei thought that Bran should better be dead than surviving his fall. Tyrion shares his wisdom on life, that it is full-on unending possibilities and you will never know what it holds for you.
I will hurt you for this. A day will come when you think you’re safe & happy & your joy will turn to ashes in your mouth. & you will know the debt is paid.
Cersei captures the wrong prostitutes yet she continues to blackmail Tyrion. Tyrion spoke to his sister with this sister with these words telling her that the time ill come that she will suffer the consequences of her deeds.
Just because i pay you for your services doesn’t diminish our friendship
These are the words of Tyrion to his sellsword Bronn. He doesn’t want Bronn to die during the battle of Blackwater. These words are very powerful especially for people who pay other people’s services. Just because they pay you for what you do does not mean that they don’t care. Friendship can flourish and deepen the relationship.
A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone
Jon asked Tyrion why he reads so much. He told Jon that just like Jaime has his swords and weapons. He tells him that his weapon is his own mind so and by reading, that is his means of sharpening his mind. Reading books is his way of sharpening his mind.
I have a tender spot in my heart for cripples, bastards, and broken things
Coming from a family known for their cruelty and heartless deeds, Tyrion is trying to prove and convince people that he is a good person and is not evil as they think he is. He does things that can lend help to other people. He provided with blueprints that can make a saddle that will allow the cripple boy to be able to ride the horse again.
It’s hard to put a leash on a dog once you’ve put a crown on its head.
Tyrion tries to give some advice to Cersei regarding Joff. It is now hard to tame a person when power overrules his heart. There is no stopping the abuse of power and wrong decisions. This is true to most of us. When we are overcome by greed and power, we tend to become uncontrollable and we least think of the consequences of what we are doing.
Still makes me more clever than you
In the series Game of Thrones, Cersei never ceases to insult her brother’s intelligence whenever she has the chance, at one point, she insulted him making him remark these words to her. This is true with us. We have no business insulting others for who we are and what we do not make us any better than anyone especially when we tend to degrade others by what we have.
I try to know as many people as I can. You never know which one you’ll need.
Tyrion was confronted by Shae on how he knows Ross. He told these words to Shae implying that he is a person who gets to know the people he deals with because he thinks that it is important to have a better knowledge of other people not just because you need them but there may come a point in your life that they may also need you as much as you need them.
Oh, “monster”. Perhaps you should speak to me more softly then. Monsters are dangerous and, just now, kings are dying like flies.
Lord Tywin announces to the council the death of Robb Stark. Joffrey gloats on this matter while Tyrion was silent. The two had a heated argument where Joffrey called Tyrion a monster. Tyrion made such a heavy remark which terrified Joffrey with his words alone. This quote by Tyrion showed the cruelty of a person’s judgment.
It’s not easy being drunk all the time. If it were easy, everyone would do it.
This is a witty remark by Tyrion when he wanted to get Pod to drink more just like him. In any way, it is like saying that nothing seems as easy as they seem to be because they are, then everybody will keep doing it.
Of course it’s a joke, just not a very funny one.
Tyrion made this remark when he stood wrongly accused of Joff’s death. This was one of those many times when he is faced with a dark circumstance of prejudice. Amidst the turmoil, he was still able to make this remark, of course, note the sarcasm on his voice.
It’s easy to confuse ‘what is’ with ‘what ought to be,’ especially when ‘what is’ has worked out in your favor.
This is a conversation between Tyrion and Daario. This is also the time when he was able to impress Daenerys with his wit and wisdom. This quote means that there are moments in our lives we think that our present situation is what we needed because it has worked for us when in fact there should have been another way that things should have worked for the better.
You’re in the great game now, and the great game is terrifying
This is Tyrion asking Dany if she is afraid of sailing to the Westeros. He can sense that she is scared. This remark is is him being honest with Dany of the reality of the situation that they are in and why she needs to keep on her focus of conquering Westeros.
A wise man once said the true history of the world is a history of great conversations in elegant rooms
This is a conversation between Missandei, Grey Worm, and Tyrion as they are trying to kill the time as they wait. In their conversation, Tyrion encourages them by sharing that most important decisions are made by wise men and nobilities in elegant functions and halls. Of course, he said that a wise man once told him, but knowing Tyrion, the wise man refers to himself.
That’s what I do. I drink, and I know things
Tyrion was asked by Missandei how he knows that dragons don’t do well in captivity though he has never seen one in his life. Tyrion being the intelligent one answered him confidently with this quote. Of course, he must have known for his mind is his greatest asset and he gets all his information from the books he reads and by talking to people.
I am your son. I have always been your son
This remark was made by a very emotional Tyrion. He released a crossbow at Tywin. Tywin spiting and disowning Tyrion even at his last breath. Tyrion made this emotional quote and perhaps one of the most unforgettable quotes in the series, before shooting his father ending his life. For Tyrion, he has always been his father’s son and he will always be.
Nothing but this. I did not do it. I did not kill Joffrey but I wish that I had. Watching your vicious bastard die gave me more relief than a thousand lying whores. I wish I was the monster you think I am. I wish I had enough poison for the whole pack of you, I would gladly give my life to watch you all swallow it!
This was Tyrion trying to defend himself when he was confronted by the death of the king. His case has already been shattered by Cersei and pointing at him as the murderer. They said that he poisoned the king. Tyrion defended himself that he has nothing to do with the king’s death but since he falsely being accused, he wished he should have poisoned them all.
I’m quite good at spending money but a lifetime of outrageous wealth hasn’t taught me much about managing it
Tyrion was made the master of coin in the absence of lord Baelish. Instead of basking in the wealth and power that he was born with, Lord Tyrion has learned and lived his life trying to intelligently manage what was given to him. This is what separates him from his family…the kindness of his heart.
They say I’m half a man, well what does that make the lot of you?
This is perhaps the most epic quote from Lord Tyrion. When all hopes were lost, he stood and tried to rally for his people. Motivating them in battle. Showing them that they should not limit what they can do. The best thing that he did is setting himself as an example. Bravely speaking literally of what he is and what he believes he can do. That makes him more than a man.
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!
This is a remarkably insulting remark made by Tyrion referring to their king. They may have had cruel kings and those who reigned poorly, but for Tyrion, they were cursed by both a cruel and idiot king.
I’m not questioning your honor, Lord Janos. I’m denying its existence
Lord Tyrion made this remark when he was dining with Janos Slynt. He then questioned Janos’ honor which made the latter very angry. Adding insult to the injury, Tyrion told Janos that he is not questioning his honor for the mere reason that he cannot question something that does not even exist.
Every time we deal with an enemy, we create two more.
Tyrion was trying to find a common ground and make peace with Cersei reasoning her with wisdom about creating a war against their enemies and making enemies. But it was pointless as Cersei was determined to start a war that will last for a very long time.
In my experience, eloquent men are right every bit as often as imbeciles.
This witty remark was made by Tyrion while he was witnessing the brutal killings in Mareen. These wise men justify the entertaining violence in which Tyrion thinks as a foolish act.
A wise man once said that you should never believe a thing simply because you want to believe it.
This was Tyrion trying to talk to Daenerys that he wants to believe that Jon Snow is wrong about his assumptions about the White Walkers. Daenerys calls him out for using a wise man once said to make his point he said he will never do that to her. This is Tyrion saying that you need not choose what you just want to believe.
Sometimes nothing is the hardest thing to do. If you die, we’re all lost.
This Tyrion talking to Daenerys about her importance to them and the world. Things did not go well with Jon’s crew and she decided to go to their rescue.
Game of Thrones is full of amazing characters whose roles marked to the hearts and minds of its millions of readers and viewers but there is no doubt that Lord Tyrion Lannister of Casterly Rock has become one of the favorites. With his quick wits, smart remarks, and intellect, Tyrion Lannister is a character marked his role as an important character.
