And any man who must say 'I am king' is no true king at all. ✨ George …

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And any man who must say 'I am king' is no true king at all. ✨ George R. R. Martin (2011). A Game of Thrones 4-Book Bundle: A Song of Ice and Fire Series: A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, and A Feast for Crows, p.2227, Bantam
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And any man who must say 'I am king' is no true king at all. ✨ George R. R. Martin (2011). A Game of Thrones 4-Book Bundle: A Song of Ice and Fire Series: A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, and A Feast for Crows, p.2227, Bantam

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