Well Game of Thrones is something that might not need an introduction. Regardless of the fact how you are introduced to it, Game of Thrones has been doing the rounds of fame. It has for sure taken the internet and media by storm. With its rising popularity, the characters of this series are also becoming sensations. And one such character, who has long been the favourite of Game of Thrones’ fans – is Arya Stark. She is the third child of Lord Eddard Stark and Lady Catelyn Stark. A member of the ‘House of Stark’, she is later trained as a faceless man at the ‘House of Black’, where she uses her new skills to punish those who have wronged her family. A girl with a sharp mind and a tongue to match, Arya is adored by GOT fans. Where most of the female characters aren’t provided much limelight, Arya has emerged out as a strong and independent female figure. Arya is a fierce minded girl and social constrains simply cannot tie or bind her. The one who never aspires to be ‘ladylike’, and a complete contrast to her elder sister Sansa, Arya is simply lovable and full of life. Played by the talented Maisie Williams, Arya can be called one of the most prominent and dangerous at the same time characters of the ‘Game of Thrones’ series.
And Arya has always had a way with words, some of her amazing dialogues haven’t failed the audience expectations, here are some of the best ever Arya Stark quotes!
#1 “Sometimes fear makes them do unfortunate things. I’ll go with anger.”
In a conversation with Sansa Stark, Arya discusses what would Little Lyanna Mormont say. Arya asks her sister, “Lyanna was younger than you were when you wrote this. Are you going to say, that you were just a child?” – to which Sansa remarks saying that Arya is saying so since she is angry and anger makes people do unfortunate things.
#2 “Then I wouldn’t get to insult anyone.”
In the second episode of Season 2, we see Arya and Gendry getting along well. Then there is a particular conversation between the two, which Arya completely steals with her wit. Gendry tells Arya that she shouldn’t be disrespecting people that are bigger than her. And Arya, reverts with. “then I wouldn’t get to insult anyone.” Arya once again leaves Gendry speechless.
#3 “Anyone can be killed.”
Tywin Lannister questions Arya about Robb Stark. Arya replies saying, ”they say Robb can’t be killed.” Tywin asks whether Arya believes this might be true. Arya wittily replies saying, “no my lord. Anyone can be killed.”
#4 “Swift as a deer, quiet as a shadow. Fear cuts deeper than swords.”
Written by George R.R. Martin, this is one of the most remarkable Arya Stark quotes and at the same time one of the most inspirational Game of Thrones quotes as well. The entire thing goes like, “Swift as a deer, quiet as a shadow. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Strong as a bear. Fierce as a wolverine. Fear cuts deeper than swords. The man who fears losing has already lost. Fear cuts deeper than swords.” So much of emotion and motivation, packed in a single dialogue. Can you imagine any other GOT character saying this dialogue?
#5 “Someday I’m going to put a sword through your eye and out the back of your skull.”
On their way to the Twins, the site of the Infamous Red Wedding, the Hound and Arya have a conversation. In reply to The Hound, deadpan, as he brings up the topic of Arya’s father’s death, Arya threateningly tells him in words that she doesn’t fear anyone. And indeed, Arya is a master at scaring people. Indeed, one to be counted amongst the best Arya Stark quotes.
#6 “Nothing isn’t better or worse than anything. Nothing is just nothing.”
There are plenty of Arya Stark quotes that you might simply love irrespective of the background context. Many of these are worth quoting. And this season 4, episode 7 quote is a reflection of Arya’s belief and thoughts about life and death. And the foundation of such believes is Arya Stark’s traumatic childhood.
#7 “Only the ones I am going to kill”
Arya constantly repeats a list of names of various people- Joffrey, Cersei, Walder, Frey, Meryn, Tywin Lannister, The Red Woman, Beric Dondarrion, Thoros of Myr, Illyn Payne, The Mountain. The Hound notices her and tells her to shut up. Arya tells The Hound that she just cannot stop repeating these names. The Hound asks Arya,” the names of every person in the Westeros?” Arya remarks,” only the ones I’m going to kill.” Arya Stark is bold without doubt.
#8 “You are about to find out.”
Well this one, of the Arya Stark quotes is from her encounter with the Waif. Let’s give you a brief glimpse of the conversation.
The Waif: who are you?
Arya Stark: No one
The Waif: a lie. A sad little lie. Who are you?
Arya: you are about to find out.
And what follows this discourse, is – Arya reaching for her sword!
A woman of much courage indeed.
#9 “Leave one wolf alive and the sheep are never safe”
Perhaps by using this witty remark with a deeper meaning, Arya refers to Nymeria, who Arya spared from death after Joffrey was bit by the dire wolf. Well it is expected that when we next get to see the reunion of the wolf and the girl, we might see Nymeria in a destructive mode. The extent to which this quote is famous, can be very well assessed from the fact that, now T-shirts printed with this are becoming the trend.
Many of the best and most powerful Game of Thrones quotes have come from Arya Stark. Played by Maisie Williams, Arya Stark is a perfect example of a fearless female character who stands out as a complete contrast to other women characters in the series. Some fans even believe that Arya Stark is too important to the show, and indeed there is no denial to the fact. Arya is a survivor with an unfinished business in mind. So, vengeance might be a vessel to her, due to what all she has faced in life. Arya Stark is meant to stay in the minds of people as an inerasable memory and Arya Stark quotes might simply add to the number of your list of favorite sayings from The Game of Thrones.
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