“As Faulkner says, all of us have the capacity in us for great good and...” — George R. R. Martin Quote

“As Faulkner says, all of us have the capacity in us for great good and for great evil, for love but also for hate. I wanted to write those kinds of complex character in a fantasy, and not just have all the good people get together to fight the bad guy.”

“The vast majority of writers out there, they finish their books, and no one cares whether their book is late or ever comes out at all. And then it comes out, and two reviews are published, and it sells 12 copies.”

“Don't write outlines; I hate outlines.”

“Hobbits are an unobtrusive but very ancient people, more numerous formerly than they are today; for they love peace and quiet and good tilled earth: a well-ordered and well-farmed countryside was their favourite haunt.”

“Good advice is always certain to be ignored, but that's no reason not to give it.”

“It is always better to wait for a good surprise instead of thinking about it.”