Game of Thrones Quotes
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Chaos isn't a pit. Chaos is a ladder. Many who try to climb it fail and never get to try it again. The fall breaks them. And some are given a chance to climb. They refuse. They cling to the realm or the gods or love. Illusions. Only the ladder is real. The climb is all there is.
Context
This line is spoken by Petyr Baelish (played by Aidan Gillen) in an episode of Game of Thrones, written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss (2011- ).
Petyr Baelish (more commonly known as Littlefinger) is sketchy, slimy, skeezy, and a whole host of other negative words beginning with "s." In a world where your last name is all the matters, Littlefinger is a self-made man from a poor family. But through his conniving and planning, he is one of the most powerful men in Game of Thrones.
And his speech about chaos makes his agenda crystal clear. Littlefinger wants to sit on the Iron Throne and rule the Seven Kingdoms, at any cost. He doesn't care who he has to betray, place in a loveless marriage, or kill. All Littlefinger cares about is planting himself on the chair with the pointy swords.
Where you've heard it
You've heard this speech when your worst enemy is about to make your life a living hell and is taunting you. Better change your locks and social media passwords because things could get a little Westerosi up in here.
This article compared Petyr Baelish to Alexander Hamilton because Littlefinger definitely isn't throwing away his shot at the Iron Throne.
Pretentious Factor
If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.
Unless you're singlehandedly responsible for the rise and fall of presidents and world leaders, leave this quote in the Seven Kingdoms.