A penny for your thoughts #8 (quote from A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin)

Words touch us all in different ways. Sometimes the original intent of a quote resonates so profoundly with us that it is hard to believe that another wrote it. Other times it is a single word, peculiar phrasing, or an alternative meaning regarding an event in our lives that resonates the most. I believe in the power of starting the day (and week) off with a positive thought -- and so was created A Penny For Your Thoughts. This is a weekly blog hop that will feature quotes of all kinds; classics, character, book-movie, personal, etc. The themes will range from funny to serious, but really it all depends on how you interpret it! How does this work?

1. Every Sunday a quote will be posted

1. Post your thoughts on your blog and/or the comment section of a participating blog. You only get the penny for one or the other. You can do both but it doesn't count twice.
2. Those with posts can join up on the Linky - Linky will not be active until day of post
3. Collect the pennies! Every week there will be a new penny to collect and include with your post.
4. RAFFLE ENTRY: Your site or comment needs to be submitted to this form as well so that your name can be uploaded to a raffle generator. If you're using a comment as a submission instead of a post, then put name of site where you left the comment in the "direct link" section.
5. On the last Saturday of every month the entries from the form above will be entered in a drawing. Winner will be notified on Sunday. You get as many entries as you have pennies for the month. Prizes will include books, gift cards, site promotion, and other bookish winnings!
6. Have fun! This is a fun way to start some discussion, discover blogs, and get to know more people. Please re-post these steps so that followers understand the process.

“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.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

My thoughts...

I haven't read A Game of Thrones series or watched the show but I'm always seeing great quotes by George Martin, and they're usually ones about owning up to your shit. It's pretty easy to send someone else to do your dirty work, but it takes some real cojones to step from behind your safe place and do it yourself. To me that means you really mean what you say since it takes at least some level of reasoning and self-assurance to take matters into your own hands.

Collect the penny and share your thoughts! (worth 1 entry)

Next week's quote: 

"Do you remember me telling you we are practicing non-verbal spells, Potter?"
"Yes," said Harry stiffly.
"Yes, sir,"
"There's no need to call me "sir" Professor."
The words had escaped him before he know what he was saying.
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Other Posts Of Interest:

Remember to check your follow links regularly - by Jessi - November 22nd, 2014
5 easy tips for making your blog more user friendly for blog hops - By Jessi - December 27th, 2013
CAPTCHA challenge presented by The Book Wheel and The Relentless Reader - By Jessi - August 16th, 2013