Do not become so attached to any one belief than you cannot see past it to another possibility. Brom to Eragon

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.

It s funny to see a hatchling like you beaten by the old one.

For her, choices were simple; either there was an action she could take to improve the situation, in which case she took it, or there was not, and everything else said on the subject was so much meaningless noise.

No hunter of the sky should end his days as prey. Better to die on the wing than pinned to the ground. [Saphira]

He who stands like a pilar dies in battle. He who bends like a reed is triumphant!

I have 20 or 30 books completely plotted out in my mind - mysteries, thrillers, horror, romance, science fiction. You name it.