Treat all fairly or they will seek revenge.

After all, how can a mere dragon expect to tell a man like yourself what to do? In fact, everyone should stand in awe of your brilliance of finding the only dead end. - Saphira

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.

Better to die than to live in fear.

It's amazing that a man who is dead can talk to people through these pages. As long as this books survives, his ideas live.

We are about to change history, said Saphira. We’re throwing ourselves off a cliff without knowing how deep the water below is. Ah, but what a glorious flight! (Eragon to Saphira)

What is the worth of anything we do? The worth is in the act. Your worth halts when you surrender the will to change and experience life