George Raymond Richard Martin:
(Bayonne (New Jersey), 20 September 1948).
American writer of high fantasy, science fiction and screenplays as well as being a film producer.
He has taught journalism and has been an organiser of chess tournaments. The series The Song of Ice and Fire, on which the television series Game of Thrones is based, is considered, even by himself, his magnum opus.
Nothing burns like the cold.
In this world, only winter is certain.
I have lived a thousand lives and I have loved a Thousand loves. I’ve walked on distant worlds and seen the end of time. Because I read.
Een wolf droomt van het woud. Een beer droomt van de grot.
Summer friends will melt away like summer snows, but winter friends are friends forever.
– ‘Friends made in easy, pleasant times’ (“summer friends”) may disappear when life becomes difficult.
– ‘Friends who stay during hard times’ (“winter friends”) are the true, lasting friends.
– “Summer snows” suggests something fragile and temporary — it melts quickly.
– “Winter friends” are people who remain loyal when circumstances are cold, harsh, or dangerous.
In short: ’true friendship is proven in adversity.’
Origin đź“š:
This quote comes from George R. R. Martin’s fantasy series “A Song of Ice and Fire” , the books that inspired “Game of Thrones”.
It is associated with the northern culture of Westeros, where “winter” symbolizes hardship, endurance, and loyalty.
Author ✍️:  George R. R. Martin.
Core Idea 🌨️:
A simple modern interpretation would be:
> Fair-weather friends leave when trouble comes; true friends stay.
