Some troubles no one else should have to endure,especially not those you love.

Heart broken-he felt a deep ache in his chest, like that of a sore muscle, and each beat of his heart pained him

They may fight with us, but they don't fight for us.

A negative outlook is more of a handicap than any physical injury.

Mmm....she's doomed! You're doomed!! They're all doomed! Notice I didn't specify what kind of doom, so no matter what happens, I predicted it. How very WISE of me.

Let'sss just kill him," said the shorter Ra'zac. "He has caused us much grief." The taller one ran his finger down his sword. "A good plan. But remember, the king's instructions were to keep them alive." -from Eragon, Chapter Title: The Ra'zac's Revenge.

It’s like trying to herd a flock of geese,” said Orik. “They’re always trying to go off on their own, they make an obnoxious noise, and they’ll bite your hand first chance they get.