When you teach them-teach them not to fear. Fear is good in small amounts, but when it is a constant, pounding companion, it cuts away at who you are and makes it hard to do what you know is right.

I am not who I was,' he whispered, gripping the edges of the column, 'but I know who I am.'... 'And I won't give up.

May your swords stay sharp -Brom

Life is both pain and pleasure. If this is the price you must pay for the hours you enjoy, is it too much?

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

Sword, I name thee Brisingr! And with a sound of rushing wind the blade burst into flame, an envelope of sapphire-blue fire writhing about the razor-sharp steel.

Go slowly, so that you do not bite your tail by accident.