Show respect for those in power, but do not follow them blindly.

I warn you, Eragon, beware of whom you fall in love with, for fate seems to have a morbid interest in our family.

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

Your troubles will always bve my troubles,so long as were married.

I didn't think I would ever meet a noble who wasn't corrupt. Now that I have, I find that I prefer them when they're greedy bastards. (Brom to Eragon)

I refuse to repent, and I won't plague myself over what is done and past

Never ask an elf for help; they might decide your better off dead, eh?" (Orik) (Eldest) (Page 207)