Few authors have shaped modern fantasy literature as profoundly as George R.R. Martin. The creator of A Song of Ice and Fire , the book series that inspired the global television phenomenon Game of Thrones , is known not only for epic battles and political intrigue but also for his thoughtful observations about life, memory, and human relationships.
One of Martin's most beloved quotes comes from A Storm of Swords , the third novel in his bestselling fantasy saga:
