Death is part of who we are. It guides us. It shapes us. It drives us to madness. Can you still be human if you have no mortal end

My mind is the only sanctuary that has not been stolen from me. Men have tried to breach it before, but I've learned to defend it vigorously, for I am only safe with my innermost thoughts.

How noble. Oh we would fell many...-you with magic and blade, whilst my weapons would be tooth and claw-but it would be futile in the end. They are too numerous.... We cannot defeat them, only be defeated. - Saphira

It’s better to be sworn to an honest fool than to a lying scholar

Live in the present, remember the past, and fear not the future, for it doesn't exist and never shall. There is only now.

Ah, pay no heed if your enemies laugh. They'll not be able to once you lop off their heads.

What a sweet and succulent morsel: so soft, so salty, so deliciously delectable, it makes me want to wiggle with delight. You should cook for me more often, Roran Stronghammer. Only next time, I think you should prepare several deer at once. Otherwise, I won't get a proper meal.' Roran hesitated, as if unable to decide whether her request was serious and, if so, how he could politely extricate himself froim such an unlooked -for and rather onerous obligation.