Sometimes the best way to baffle them is to make moves that have no pu…

George R. R. Martin
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Sometimes the best way to baffle them is to make moves that have no purpose, or even seem to work against you ✨ George R. R. Martin (2012). George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons, p.2138, Bantam
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