9 Game of Thrones Quotes So Iconic, They’ll Give You Chills

From the very first chilling whisper of “Winter is coming” to the final echoes

of dragons’ wings over a broken kingdom,

Game of Thrones has given us words that linger long after the credits roll.

Its dialogue is more than just memorable—it’s mythic,

woven with wisdom, warning, and wit that cuts as deep as Valyrian steel.

These lines have become part of our cultural lexicon,

echoing the show’s grand themes of power, loyalty, love, and survival.

Whether uttered in moments of triumph or tragedy,

these iconic quotes capture the raw intensity

and complexity that made Game of Thrones unforgettable.

Here are the 9 Game of Thrones Quotes So Iconic, They’ll Give You Chills:

1. “The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword. If you would take a man’s life, you owe it to him to look into his eyes and hear his final words. And if you cannot bear to do that, then perhaps the man does not deserve to die.”
Ned Stark (S1E1 – “Winter Is Coming”)

2. “Chaos isn’t a pit. Chaos is a ladder. Many who try to climb it fail and never get to try again. The fall breaks them. And some are given a chance to climb, but they refuse. They cling to the realm, or the gods, or love. Illusions. Only the ladder is real. The climb is all there is.”
Petyr Baelish (S3E6 – “The Climb”)

3. “The freedom to make my own mistakes was all I ever wanted.”
Jon Snow (S6E5 – “The Door”)

4. “I fought, I lost. Now I rest. But you, Lord Snow, you’ll be fighting their battles forever.”
Alliser Thorne (S5E10 – “Mother’s Mercy”)

5. “A ruler who kills those devoted to her is not a ruler who inspires devotion.”
Tyrion Lannister (S7E2 – “Stormborn”)

6. “They say every time a Targaryen is born, the gods toss a coin in the air and the world holds its breath to see how it will land.”
Varys (S5E9 – “The Dance of Dragons”)

7. “I’m not going to swear an oath I can’t uphold. When enough people make false promises, you stop believing in anything.”
Jon Snow (S6E5 – “The Door”)

8. “I am not your little princess. I am Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen, and I will take what is mine with fire and blood!”
Daenerys Targaryen (S3E4 – “And Now His Watch Is Ended”)