Tywin's mocking question about Harrenhal exposes a universal trap of the powerful: mistaking physical monuments for lasting legacy. The greatest fortress, tallest towers, strongest walls — and the next generation burns it down. He sees the absurdity because he's watched dynasties confuse stone with permanence. Real power isn't built in granite; it's built in people who'll defend it after you're gone.
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