There is a proper way to greet the sentinels in Ceris, certain patterns and forms that you must observe when presented to Queen Islanzadí, and a hundred different manners in which to greet those around you, if it’s not better to just remain quiet.” “With all your customs,” Eragon risked saying, “it seems as though you’ve only made it easier to offend people.” A smile flickered across her lips. “Perhaps.

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.

Why?' - Nasuada 'You know why' - Murtagh

Let no man, in whatever rank or superiority, control your mind and tell you what to do

Root of a tree, fruit of a vine, let me pass by this blood of mine.

Applied properly, it [logic] can overcome any lack of wisdom, which one only gains through age and experience.

I believe, Eragon, that you are full of love and that you are looking for one who will reciprocate your affection. No shame exists in that.