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A Game of Thrones · 1996
There is no creature on earth half so terrifying as a truly just man.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Varys fears the certainty that permits a person to do harm without doubting their righteousness. Ned’s good intentions cannot by themselves protect the people affected by his choices.
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In context
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Varys visits the imprisoned Ned in Eddard XIV of A Game of Thrones. He questions the consequences of Ned’s honour and the decisions of people who believe themselves just. The line belongs to that dungeon conversation, where apparently noble principles have already become politically dangerous.
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- Eddard XIV — reference 1Eddard XIV; selected line and sceneReference checked
- Eddard XIV — reference 2Eddard XIV; selected line and sceneReference checked
- Eddard XIV — reference 3Eddard XIV; selected line and sceneReference checked
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