Quote by George R. R. Martin

Maester Luwin says there's nothing in dreams that a man need fear. There is, said Jojen. What? The past. The future. The truth.

Maester Luwin says there's nothing in dreams that a man need

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This quote is from "A Song of Ice and Fire" series by George R.R. Martin. Maester Luwin claims that dreams hold no fears for individuals. However, Jojen disagrees, stating that there are things to fear in dreams, such as the past, the future, and the truth they may reveal. This highlights the contrasting perspectives on the significance and potential dangers of dreaming and how it can unveil hidden or unsettling aspects of one's existence.

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By George R. R. Martin

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