55+ Famous Tywin Lannister Quotes
Who is Tywin Lannister?
Tywin Lannister is the head of House Lannister, the lord of Casterly Rock, and the ruler of the Westerlands. He is one of the most influential families in the game of thrones and for a period of time, he was considered the most powerful man in Westeros.
Tywin Lannister is portrayed as a cold and calculating patriarch of his family who tolerates no defiance from his children or grandchildren.
He is also known as the “Lord of House Lannister.” Tywin Lannister was born to Tytos Lannister (a weak man) and Joanna Lannister, a strong woman who was Lady of Casterly Rock.
Tywin became heir to Casterly Rock after his father’s death and his mother’s enduring widowhood. Tywin was the father of Cersei Lannister, Jaime Lannister, and Kevan Lannister and a great-grandfather to Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen. Tywin is known as the “The King’s Hand” in the east.
He is also the former Hand of the King to Aerys II “The Mad King” Targaryen. Tywin is tall, balding man with a long, pointed nose. His mouth is a tight line, but he has a jaw strong enough to make men cringe at stories of his cruelty.
His voice is often slow and measured. He commands respect and demands it. The Lannisters are one of the Great Houses of Westeros, and Tywin rules
Tywin Lannister Quotes
“Lannisters Don’t Act Like Fools”- Tywin Lannister
“You want to be careful about the enemies you make on the way up, because you’ll see them again on the way down”-Tywin Lannister
“Family. Duty. Honor. As simple as that” – Tywin Lannister
“Our words are what’s left of us when we’re gone” -Tywin Lannister
5.”A lion doesn’t concern himself with the opinion of a sheep.” – Tywin Lannister
“You Don’t Need To Make Formal Alliances With People You Trust” -Tywin Lannister
“Blood is thicker than water, but gold flows easier than both” – Tywin Lannister
“A lion doesn’t concern himself with the opinion of a sheep.”
“Learn to curb your tongue, boy; you’ll find it earns you fewer enemies.” -Tywin Lannister
“I Need You To Become The Man You Were Born To Be. Not Tomorrow, Not Next Year. Now.” -Tywin Lannister
“We have no choice but to follow her, and hope that when she reaches The Twins, her lord father will be merciful” -Tywin Lannister
“When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground” – Tywin Lannister
“It’s called respect. Learn it.” – Tywin Lannister
“I always pay my debts.”- Tywin Lannister
‘”You may rise.’- Tywin Lannister
“When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.”
“You are the third son of Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell. That makes you a ward of Eddard Stark, and an enemy of House Lannister.” – Tywin Lannister to Tyrion Lannister
“I have been your father’s most ruthless friend . And I have been your sons’ most brutal enemy”
“When you tear out a man’s tongue, you’re not proving him a liar, you’re telling the world you fear what he might say.” – Tywin Lannister
“I’ve been in this world a long time, and I’ve learned that there are things that matter more than mere survival” – Tywin Lannister
“The common people pray for rain, health and a summer that never ends. It makes them feel safe and content” – Tywin Lannister
“Life is not a song, sweetling. You may learn that one day to your sorrow.” – Tywin Lannister
“You didn’t know it was terrible? The life you live is terrible!” -Cersei Lannister to Tyrion Lannister
“There’s no creature on earth half so terrifying as a truly just man.” – Tywin Lannister
“Size matters not… Look at me! Judge me by my size do you?” -Tywin Lannister
“The Lannisters send their regards” – Tywin Lannister
“Send a raven. The Iron Bank will have its due.” – Tywin Lannister
“A lion doesn’t concern himself with the opinion of a sheep.” – Tywin Lannister
“Power resides where men believe it resides. It’s a trick, a shadow on the wall, and a very small man can cast a very large shadow” -Tywin Lannister
“Strengthen the watch on your borders . . Plenty of room for idle hands in the city. You are a fool to trust that an old lion like House Lannister will not ultimately break you” – Tywin Lannister
“I have no foes, only opponents. I fight my enemies’ battles and let them win.” – Tywin Lannister
“There is one thing money will not buy for you: mercy” -Tywin Lannister
“A lion doesn’t concern himself with the opinion of a sheep.” -Tywin Lannister
“Lannisters Never Surrender” -Tywin Lannister
“Never Forget That I Am Your King”– Tywin Lannister
“That’s the way it is in the capital. People claw and scratch and fight for a chance to have their say… But you know what? You have to give them that chance, or they’ll take it by force.” – Tywin Lannister
“Lannisters don’t surrender.”- Tywin Lannister
“My father’s dead, and I have another son. A lovely little surprise” -Tywin Lannister to Tyrion Lannister
“I thought you might like to know that you’re going to be a father.” -Tyrion Lannister
“You are the third son of Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell. That makes you a ward of Eddard Stark, and an enemy of House Lannister. Your father’s dead, and I am your Lord Father now.” “The Lannisters Send Their Regards” – Tywin Lannister
“Tyrion, my son, I have heard rumors. That you want to wed the daughter of the High Sparrow.” -Tywin Lannister
“I have no enemies, only opponents.” –Tywin Lannister
“A lion does not concern himself with the opinion of a sheep.” -Tywin Lannister
“I’m not here to play your little game of thrones. I am here to win it.” – Tywin Lannister
“The gods have given me a great gift, but they have also burdened me with a great task. You would do well to remember that.” – Tywin Lannister]
“You keep reminding me of my duty! Do you think I don’t know what it is? Do you think I’ve forgotten what happened in the last war?” -Tywin Lannister
“You keep reminding me of my duty! Do you think I don’t know what it is? Do you think I’ve forgotten what happened in the last war?” -Tywin Lannister