36 The Hound Quotes — Sandor Clegane, ‘GOT’s Toughest Mercenary

The Hound is known for his loyalty to the Lannisters in the "Game of Thrones" series as the family's bodyguard. Read these 36 The Hound quotes to learn more about him.

Sandor Clegane, a.k.a. The Hound, has burn scars on his face that add to his fierce personality. The man with a towering build is a skilled and fearsome warrior who terrifies his enemies with his presence.

Despite being a brave warrior, The Hound has a fear of fire which developed after a haunting incident in his past. Throughout the series, the viewers watch his character develop as he interacts with others and forms a bond with Arya Stark. Let's explore The Hound from "Game of Thrones" through these 36 quotes.

Sandor Clegane's quote: "A man's got to have a code." | Source: facebook.com/GameOfThrones

The Hound Quotes Filled with Sandor Clegane’s Tough Code

"Hate's as good a thing as any to keep a person going, better than most."― Sandor Clegane

"I could keep you safe. They're all afraid of me. No one would hurt you again, or I'd kill them."― Sandor Clegane

"A man's got to have a code."— Sandor Clegane

"That's not how it ends for you, brother. You know who's coming for you. You've always known."― Sandor Clegane

"I like dogs better than knights... A hound will die for you but never lie to you. And the hound will look you straight in the face."― Sandor Clegane

Sandor Clegane's quote: "All right, you have a sword. Let's see what he taught you. Go on, do it for your Braavosi friend. Dead like all the rest of your friends." | Source: facebook.com/GameOfThrones

"I am no knight. I spit on them and their vows."― Sandor Clegane

"I don't give two shillings about wildlings. It's gingers I hate."― Sandor Clegane

"There are no true knights, no more than there are gods. If you can't protect yourself, die and get out of the way of those who can. Sharp steel and strong arms rule this world, don't ever believe any different."― Sandor Clegane

The Hound Quotes Full of Things We Can Learn from Sandor Clegane

"All right, you have a sword. Let's see what he taught you. Go on, do it for your Braavosi friend. Dead like all the rest of your friends."― Sandor Clegane

Sandor Clegane's quote: "The world is built by killers, so you better get used to looking at them." | Source: facebook.com/GameOfThrones

"I'm honest. It's the world that's awful."― Sandor Clegane

"You're almost there and you're afraid you won't make it. The closer you get, the worse the fear gets. No point in trying to hide behind that face. I know fear when I see it. Seen it a lot."― Sandor Clegane

"Your lips are moving, and you're complaining about something. That's whinging."― Sandor Clegane

"What do you think a knight is for, girl? You think it's all taking favors from ladies and looking fine in gold plate? Knights are for killing."― Sandor Clegane

"The world is built by killers, so you better get used to looking at them."― Sandor Clegane

Sandor Clegane's quote: "There's plenty worse than me. I just understand the way things are." | Source: facebook.com/GameOfThrones

"There's no divine justice..."― Sandor Clegane

"Dancing? Maybe you ought to put on a dress. Who taught you that?"― Sandor Clegane

"There's plenty worse than me. I just understand the way things are."― Sandor Clegane

"If you can't protect yourself… get out of the way of those who can. Sharp steel and strong arms rule this world, don't ever believe any different."― Sandor Clegane

Sandor Clegane's quote: "It's a long roll down the serpentine, little bird. Want to kill us both? Maybe you do." | Source: facebook.com/GameOfThrones

The Hound Quotes from Memorable Scenes with Sandor Clegane

"I wish the hound were here."― Sandor Clegane

"A dog doesn't need courage to chase off rats..."― Sandor Clegane

"It's a long roll down the serpentine, little bird. Want to kill us both? Maybe you do."― Sandor Clegane

"Beric Dondarrion: We'll meet again, Clegane.

Sandor Clegane: ...hope not."― Sandor Clegane

"Think about it. She kills Cersei; the war's over. There won't be a siege. You might not even die tomorrow."― Sandor Clegane

Sandor Clegane's quote: "I understand that if any more words come pouring out your mouth, I'm gonna have to eat every chicken in this room." | Source: facebook.com/GameOfThrones

[After Arya Stark asks what he would do if his brother were here.] "I'd tell him to shut… up so I can get some sleep."― Sandor Clegane

"Thoros of Myr: What do you see?

Sandor Clegane: Logs burning.

Thoros of Myr: Keep looking. What do you see?

Sandor Clegane: Ice. A wall of ice. The Wall.

Thoros of Myr: What else?

Sandor Clegane: It's where the Wall meets the sea. There's a castle there. There's a mountain. Looks like an arrowhead. The dead are marching past. Thousands of them." ― Sandor Clegane

"Look at me! You want to be like me? You come with me. You die here."― Sandor Clegane

"Beric Dondarrion: The Lord of Light has brought us together all the same. This is his moment. When light...

Sandor Clegane: Thoros isn't here anymore, so I hope you're not about to give a sermon. Because if you are, the Lord of Light's gonna wonder why he brought you back 19 times just to watch you die when I chuck you over this… wall."― Sandor Clegane

"I understand that if any more words come pouring out your mouth, I'm gonna have to eat every chicken in this room."― Sandor Clegane

Sandor Clegane's quote: "Drop that arrow, you bloody girl. Tougher girls than you have tried to kill me." | Source: facebook.com/GameOfThrones

[After Arya Stark asks, "When was the last time you fought for anyone but yourself?"] "I fought for you, didn't I?"― Sandor Clegane

"They said you were dead!"― Sandor Clegane

"Sandor Clegane: You've changed, Little Bird. None of it would have happened if you'd left King's Landing with me. No Littlefinger, no Ramsay... none of it.

Sansa Stark: Without Littlefinger, and Ramsay and the rest, I would have stayed a Little Bird all my life."― Sandor Clegane

"Drop that arrow, you bloody girl. Tougher girls than you have tried to kill me."― Sandor Clegane

"Next time you're going to do something like that, tell me first!" ― Sandor Clegane

Sandor Clegane's quote: "I'm honest. It's the world that's awful." | Source: facebook.com/GameOfThrones

Ultimately, The Hound's story comes to an end when he confronts his older brother, Gregor Clegane, in the final season of the series. They engage in a nerve-wracking clash that ends in their deaths. The brothers are engulfed by flames that haunted The Hound all his life.

"Game of Thrones" is undoubtedly one of the most popular series worldwide, attracting viewers through its compelling storyline. Other popular characters in the series include Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, and Jaime Lannister.

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