6 Motivating Quotes From “Game of Thrones”

Adrian S. Potter
3 min readOct 31, 2021

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The Secondhand Inspiration Project begins with a motivational quote and ventures wherever the creative path meanders.

Maybe you have read the books from George R. R. Martin’s fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. Or perhaps you watched the landmark TV series, which became a worldwide phenomenon. Either way, there’s little doubt you know about Game of Thrones and its impact on pop culture.

People know GoT for its twisty plotlines, battle scenes, and frequent betrayals — not to mention giants, dragons, magic, and zombies. But much of the allure of the show comes from its memorable dialogue.

Though I’m a tall guy, I’m a little like Tyrion Lannister — “I drink and I know things”. So here are six of my favorite cerebral assassin quotes from Game of Thrones that might motivate you.

“We march to victory, or we march to defeat. But we go forward. Only forward.” — Stannis Baratheon (Stephen Dillane)

Life might beat us down. But retreating from challenges cannot be our primary option. We may need to pivot and change tactics, but if we don’t keep gaining ground then we will surely lose.

“Power resides where…

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Adrian S. Potter
Adrian S. Potter

Written by Adrian S. Potter

Antisocial Extrovert · Writer and Poet, Engineer, Consultant, Public Speaker · Writing about self-improvement, gratitude, and creativity · www.adrianspotter.com

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