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Principles Quotes in A Game of Thrones

How we cite our quotes: (Absolute Chapter, Character Name, Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

"Honor set you on the kingsroad... and honor brought you back."

"My friends brought me back," Jon said.

"Did I say it was your honor?" (71 Jon 9.94-6)

Aw snap. Nice one, Mormont. There's a way in which principles in this book aren't just personal; in Jon's case, the oath was a social bond – and his friends aren't about to let him run out on this society.