Robert Baratheon Quotes

Lord Eddard Stark, I would name you the Hand of the King.

Robert Baratheon: Yes, its been a long time. But I still remember every face. You remember your first?
Barristan Selmy: Of course, Your Grace.
Robert Baratheon: Who was it?
Barristan Selmy: A Tyroshi. Never learned the name.
Robert Baratheon: Hmm. How did you do it?
Barristan Selmy: Lance through the heart.
Robert Baratheon: Quick one. Lucky for you. Mine was some Tarly boy at the Battle of Summerhall. My horse took an arrow so I was on foot, slogging through the mud. He came running at me, the dumb high-born lad, thinking he could end the rebellion with a single swing of his sword. I knocked him down with the hammer. Gods, I was strong then. Caved in his breastplate. Probably shattered every rib he had. Stood over him, hammer in the air. Right before I brought it down he shouted, "Wait! Wait".
Robert Baratheon: They never tell you how they all shit themselves. They don't put that part in the songs. Stupid boy. Now the Tarly's bend the knee like everyone else. He could have lingered on the edge of the battle with the smart boys, and today his wife would be making him miserable, his sons would be ingrates, and he'd be waking three times in the night to piss into a bowl.

We've been sitting here for days! Start the damn joust before I piss myself...

You let that little girl disarm you?

Robert Baratheon: I thought being king meant I could do whatever I wanted. Enough of this. Let's go watch 'em ride. At least I can smell someone else's blood.
Eddard Stark: Robert...
Robert Baratheon: What?
Robert Baratheon: Oh.
Robert Baratheon: An inspiring sight for the people, eh? Come, bow before your king! Bow, you shits!

Robert Baratheon: We'll talk later, when I return from the hunt.
Eddard 'Ned' Stark: The hunt?
Robert Baratheon: Killing things clears my head. You'll have to sit on the throne while I'm away.
Robert Baratheon: You'll hate it more than I do.
Eddard 'Ned' Stark: The Targaryen girl...
Robert Baratheon: Seven Hells, don't start with her again! The girl will die and I'll hear no more of it. Put on the badge. And if you ever take it off again, I swear to the mother I'll pin the damned thing on Jaime Lannister!

I never loved my brothers. A sad thing for a man to admit, but it's true. You were the brother I chose.

Cersei Lannister: I took you for a King!
Robert Baratheon: Hold your tongue!
Cersei Lannister: He attacked one of my brothers and abducted the other. I should wear the armor, and you the gown.
Cersei Lannister: I shall wear this like a badge of honor.
Robert Baratheon: Wear it in silence or I'll honor you again!