What lessons has George R.R. Martin taught us through his books?

 What lessons has George R.R. Martin taught us through his books? 

1. Homo homini lupus - Man is wolf to man. 
2. Never judge a book by its cover. 
3. Good intentions fall short in execution. 
4. The impulse of love is madness. 
5. There is a wrong time to show mercy. 
6. The right move today may be the biggest mistake tomorrow. 
7. Never underestimate a foe just because you hate them. 
8. A good heart doesn't make a good ruler. 
9. Every person is a hero and a victim in their own story.
10. Things can almost always get worse. 

And most important of all. The world is too fast, too complex, too impossibly diluted for one person, one system, one way of thinking to always be right. To be followed or to be used as a model. Plan, plot and prepare as much as you like, the outcome will almost certainly surprise you. 

George R. R. Martin 

 

George Raymond Richard Martin (born Sep 20, 1948), also known as GRRM. Is an American novelist, screenwriter, short story writer & television produce.