12 Best Ned Stark Quotes From 'Game Of Thrones'

Eddard 'Ned' Stark is a character that taught us wisdom, honor and the true meaning of courage.

He also showed us that when the lives of the ones you hold dear are endangered, you start to question the policies you have held on to your entire life. He is a man who not only says brave things but has the courage to carry them out in person, which we know from experience is a rare trait!

The writings of George R. R. Martin and the brilliant acting of Sean Bean give Ned Stark's character life in a way that it gets imprinted in our memories. He taught us that a person can only be brave when they are afraid. Throughout his life, he tried his best to protect his family and their secrets. He even claimed Jon Snow to be his son even when it put stains on his bright and shining armor. How his strategies defeated The Mad King was a thing of legend. He went against King Robert Baratheon, in front of the council when the former wanted to assassinate Daenerys Targaryen. In the end when he dies, as we all know that when one plays the game of thrones either they win or they die, he dies to protect his beloved family. He dies as a traitor to the realm, but also as one of the greatest heroes of all time in all of Westeros. Here, we have compiled a list of quotes by the iconic Ned Stark for you to honor him. You will also find general information about Eddard 'Ned' Stark and Jon Snow by reading these quotes. If you are looking for 'Game Of Thrones' quotes , 'Game Of Thrones' Ned Stark quotes, famous 'Game Of Thrones' quotes, you can find them here.

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Here are some quotes by Eddard of House Stark, Lord of Winterfell, Lord Paramount of the North, Warden of the North, Hand of the King, Lord Protector of the Seven Kingdoms, Protector of the Realm, that will make the readers understand his character better.

1. "The winters are hard but the Starks will endure. We always have."

- Ned Stark, 'A Game Of Thrones', Chapter Four.

2. "Robert, I beg of you, hear what you are saying. You are talking of murdering a child."

- Ned Stark, 'A Game Of Thrones', Chapter 33.

3. "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, 'A Game Of Thrones', Chapter One.

4. "The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword."

- Ned Stark, 'A Game of Thrones', Chapter 33.

5. "I shall wear that as a badge of honor."

- Ned Stark, 'A Game of Thornes', Chapter 45.

6. "When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives."

- Ned Stark, 'A Game of Thrones', Chapter 22.

George R. R. Martin, in his book 'A Game Of Thrones', brilliantly portrayed a character of unparalleled moral ethics and a strong sense of justice in "the quiet wolf" of the House of Stark. Here are some quotes for you to enjoy while we all wait for the long winter to come. Whether you are searching for Ned Stark quotes, quotes from Ned Stark or quotes about Ned Stark, you will find them here.

7. "Is that what you tell yourself at night? You're a servant of justice? That you were avenging my father when you shoved your sword in Aerys Targaryen's back?"

- Ned Stark, 'Game of Thrones', Season One, Episode Three, 'Lord Snow'.

8. The Starks have manned the Wall for thousands of years, and you are a Stark. You may not have my name, but you have my blood."

- Ned Stark, 'Game of Thrones', Season One, Episode Two, 'The Kingsroad'.

9. "The next time we see each other, we'll talk about your mother. I promise."

- Ned Stark, 'Game of Thrones', Season One, Episode Two, 'The Kingsroad'.

10. "The madness of mercy. That she might save her children."

- Ned Stark, 'Game of Thrones', Season One, Episode Eight, 'The Pointy End'.

11. You grew up with actors. You learned their craft and you learnt it well. But I grew up with soldiers. I learned to die a long time ago."

- Ned Stark, 'Game of Thrones', Season One, Episode Nine, 'Baelor'.

12. "We've come to a dangerous place. We can't afford to fight a war amongst ourselves."

- Ned Stark, 'Game of Thrones', Season One, Episode Three, 'Lord Snow'.

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