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A Photo of Jone Snow with the Quote, "I Am the Shield That Guards the Realms of Men." | Source: YouTube/gameofthrones
A Photo of Jone Snow with the Quote, "I Am the Shield That Guards the Realms of Men." | Source: YouTube/gameofthrones

32 Jon Snow Quotes in Memory of the Noble King of the North

Akhona Zungu
Jun 04, 2023
05:00 P.M.

From the books to the adapted series, Jon Snow became one of the most admired characters in "Game of Thrones." Along with unwavering integrity, Snow had an innate humility that drove his choices for the greater good.

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Jon Snow may have been respected and beloved among fans because of his humble nature and fighting spirit, but he wasn't defined by his mission to protect all things living. He had a depth about him that seemed to reflect all of humanity.

Snow's super-objective may have been clear and reinforced in his choices and actions, but he allowed himself to be all things outside of that: vulnerable, in love, angry, frustrated — there was a certain grace he went about displaying those states of being.

Among other things, that's made him relatable and evoked much empathy and adoration among viewers. Snow also made certain that he upheld his integrity and honor; it's what made him quite the capable leader. So in honor of this one true king, enjoy a short collection of some of his best quotes.

A photo of Jon Snow with the quote, "My watch has ended." | Source: YouTube/gameofthrones

A photo of Jon Snow with the quote, "My watch has ended." | Source: YouTube/gameofthrones

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Jon Snow's Most Memorable Quotes

"They were the shields that guarded the realms of men." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"My watch has ended." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"Not just the boys. We can't defend the north if only half the population is fighting." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"I swore a vow to the night's watch. if I don't take my own words seriously, what sort of Lord of Winterfell would I be?" — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"I do know some things..." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

A photo of Jone Snow with the quote, "First lesson, stick 'em with the pointy end." | Source YouTube/gameofthrones

A photo of Jone Snow with the quote, "First lesson, stick 'em with the pointy end." | Source YouTube/gameofthrones

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"You'll be ruling over a graveyard if we don't defeat the night king." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"First lesson, stick 'em with the pointy end." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"With respect, your grace, I don't need your permission. I am a king." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"The Dire Wolf is the sigil of your house. they were meant to have them." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"Love is the death of duty." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

A photo of Jon Snow with the quote, "If I fall, don't bring me back." | Source: YouTube/gameofthrones

A photo of Jon Snow with the quote, "If I fall, don't bring me back." | Source: YouTube/gameofthrones

"If I fall, don't bring me back." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

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"They were born on the wrong side of the wall - doesn't make them monsters." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

Jon Snow's Quotes about Fighting and the Enemy

"We're children playing at a game, screaming that the rules aren't fair." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"We're all the same to them, meat for their army." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

None of you have seen the Army of the Dead. None of you. We can never hope to defeat them alone. We need allies. Powerful allies. I know it's a risk, but I know I have to take it." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"We will fight a battle, and then we will rest. Alive or dead, we'll rest." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

A photo of Jon Snow with the quote, " Winter is coming. We know what's coming with it." | Source: YouTube/gameofthrones

A photo of Jon Snow with the quote, " Winter is coming. We know what's coming with it." | Source: YouTube/gameofthrones

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"I need you with me if we're going to beat them, and we need to beat them if you're going to survive." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"The true enemy won't wait out the storm. He brings the storm." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"If you only trust the people you grew up with, you won't make many allies." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"Winter is coming. We know what’s coming with it." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"So, what are you fighting for?" — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"I put my trust in you, a stranger because I knew it was the best chance for my people, for all our people." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

A photo of Jone Snow with the quote, "There's no shame in fear, my father told me, what matters is how we face it." | Source: YouTube/gameofthrones

A photo of Jone Snow with the quote, "There's no shame in fear, my father told me, what matters is how we face it." | Source: YouTube/gameofthrones

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"I am the shield that guards the realms of men." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

Jon Snow's Best Traits Shining Through

"There's no shame in fear, my father told me, what matters is how we face it." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"I'm tired of fighting! It's all I've done since I've left home!" — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"Sometimes there Is no happy choice, only one less grievous than the others." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

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"I'm not going to swear an oath I can't uphold." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"When enough people make false promises words stop meaning anything. Then there are no more answers, only better and better lies." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"Do you have any faith in me at all?" — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I wish I could take it back. I wish we'd never gone." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

"I am true to my word. Or I try to be. That is why I cannot give you what you ask. I cannot serve two queens. And I have already pledged myself to Queen Daenerys of House Targaryen." — Jon Snow, "Game of Thrones"

A photo of Jon Snow with the quote, "I'm not going to swear an oath I can't uphold." | Source: YouTube/gameofthrones

A photo of Jon Snow with the quote, "I'm not going to swear an oath I can't uphold." | Source: YouTube/gameofthrones

Jon Snow was portrayed by actor Kit Harington throughout the show's run (2011-2019), alongside Lena Headey and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who played Jaime Lannister. If you enjoyed reading some of Snow's best quotes, then perhaps you'll also appreciate 30 of Lannister's.

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