“All that Syrio Forel had taught her (Arya Stark) went racing through her head.
Swift as a deer. Quiet as shadow. Fear cuts deeper than swords.
Quick as a snake. Calm as still water. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Strong as a bear. Fierce as a wolverine. Fear cuts deeper than swords.
The man who fears losing has already lost.
Fear cuts deeper than swords…“
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones