From the corner of his eye, Eragon saw Orik hewing Urgal necks with mighty blows of his ax.

Not anymore. I'm afraid I've degenerated into a bibliophile." "A what?" asked Eragon. "One who loves books," explained Jeod.

The deeds of the children are a testament to the upbringing they received from their parents.

There is no more exciting sport than flying, for if you lose, you die.

Into the sky to win or die.

Keep in mind, Eragon, that no one thinks himself a villain, and few make decisions they think are wrong. A person may dislike his choice, but he will stand by it because, even in the worst circumstances, he believes that it was the best option available to him at the time.

Forgive me if I stare, I knew you were young, but even then I was expecting someone a little more, well, more.