With "Game of Thrones" George R.R. Martin crafted a universe full of (tons and tons and tons) complicated and complex characters. Many of the main characters have strong, individualized voices and even out of context, almost any quote can be quickly placed to its speaker. In a world of dozens of characters that is no small feat. Jaime Lannister is known for his wit and, often, rudeness.
Jaime Lannister is the son of Tywin, brother of Tyrion, brother (and lover) of Cersei, and leads quite a life. Known as the Kingslayer, he's the only Lannister not lusting for power - he renounced the throne and became the youngest night in a Kingsguard. A fascinating character who truly walks a fine line between hero and villain and as such... has a lot to say.
Vote up the best Jaime Lannister quotes from "Game of Thrones" below and read up on the other members of House Lannister to learn more about his family.
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On Love and Hate
"I think it passing odd that I am loved by one for a kindness I never did, and reviled by so many for my finest act.”
Re: Love
"The things I do for love."
Jaime's thoughts on the Night's Watch
"Give my regards to the Night's Watch. I'm sure it will be thrilling to serve such an elite force, and if it's not, it's only for life."
Starks and Lannisters
"We could end this war right now, boy, save thousands of lives. You fight for the Starks, I fight for the Lannisters. Swords or lances, teeth, nails - choose your weapons, and let's end this here and now."
On the Number of Men He Has Killed
"Countless has a nice ring to it."
On Widowhood
"You look lovely tonight, Lady Stark. Widowhood becomes you. Your bed must be lonely, is that why you came? I'm not at my best, but I think I could be of service. Here, slip out of that gown and we'll see if I'm up to it."
On Being Unique
"There are no men like me. Only me."
On Imprisonment
"Im not well suited for imprisonment. Shocking, I know. Some men are. Ned Stark, I imagine he made an excellent prisoner right up until the end. But me, though, my life has left me uniquely unfit for constraint."
Re: Vows
"So many vows. They make you swear and swear. Defend the king. Obey the king. Obey your father. Protect the innocent. Defend the weak. What if your father despises the king? What If the king massacres the innocent?"
Re: Tyrion
"I'm looking for my brother. You remember my brother, don't you, Lord Stark? Blonde hair, sharp of tongue, short man."