All you Westerosi make a shame of loving. There is no shame in loving. If your septons say there is, your seven gods must be demons. In the isles we know better. Our gods gave us legs to run with, noses to smell with, hands to touch and feel. What mad cruel god would give a man eyes and tell him he must forever keep them shut, and never look at all the beauty in the world?

Summary

This quote challenges the societal norms and beliefs about love and shame in the fictional world of Westeros. It emphasizes that there should be no shame in loving, rejecting the notion perpetuated by religious figures who condemn it. The statement goes further, invoking the idea that their own gods have blessed them with senses and the ability to appreciate the beauty around them, suggesting that a god who would deny a person the opportunity to perceive the world would be both cruel and insane.

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