I haven't read all comments, but here is what I have found: "Tides and brides wait for no man" (Bailish on his way to court Lysa) - "Time and tide wait for no man" I don't remember where this is but someone (I think Varys, but I'm not sure) says about someone else (sarcastically) "And (help me fill in the blank) is an honorable man" - paraphrasing Mark Anthony's speech in Julius Ceasar "And Brutus is an honorable man". Also, some biblical parallels: Cersei's character really cast some light on the character of Jezebel in the bible (a cruel, beautiful queen, who is the real manipulator behind her weak husband's throne, who tries to remain a beautiful temptress even when all her power is crumbling and she's about to be executed). And Robert Baratheon is extremely similar to the biblical description of the persian king Ahasuerus (Xerxes) - after conquering a huge kingdom his reign is about feasting and displays of wealth - and he is publicly humiliated by is queen (Vashti - Cersei). I also think there is a strong parallel between Esther and Margary Tyrell (two young, sweet-looking women who try to gain power by marrying into royalty).
