George R. R. Martin Quotes

I'm a rather decisive type.

It was essential that I never show doubt about what I was doing.

Make up your mind to act decidedly and take the consequences. No good is ever done in this world by hesitation.

I have a vision, and I know I'm right.

The inevitable has always found me ready and hopeful.

I'm the kind of person that needs to think things through. But when I know what I want to do, I really know.

Those who believe that they are exclusively in the right are generally those who achieve something.

I'll make the right decision, whichever one it is. I have to be 100 percent, not 95 or 99.

Don't expect ambiguities, hesitations or palace intrigues from me.

Be sure you are right, then go ahead.

We are fully prepared!

When Californians see something we truly believe in, we say so and act accordingly - without evasiveness or equivocation.

It's never the plan to be tentative.

I often will state things strongly if I think that it's important.

If you didn't want to believe in me, that's OK, because I'll make a believer out of you.

People respond well to those that are sure of what they want.

You have to pretend you're 100 percent sure. You have to take action; you can't hesitate or hedge your bets. Anything less will condemn your efforts to failure.

That singular uncompromising nature I think is always quite attractive, not just for an actor to play, we're attracted to uncompromising people whether they're nice or not, because they're 3D, they're solid, you can define them, it's not wishy washy.

I believe in what I do, and I'll say it.

I like guts in my leaders.

You can't try to do things; you simply must do them.

No great deed is done by falterers who ask for certainty.

People who ask confidently get more than those who are hesitant and uncertain. When you've figured out what you want to ask for, do it with certainty, boldness and confidence. Don't be shy or feel intimidated by the experience. You may face some unexpected criticism, but be prepared for it with confidence.

Ezra was right half the time, and when he was wrong, he was so wrong you were never in any doubt about it.

I'm equally comfortable in getting out there and taking a stand when I have to take a stand.