You cannot learn what you are made of if you rely on anyone or anything else to help you.
I own a book,' he thought, delighted (Paolini 291).
Let no man, in whatever rank or superiority, control your mind and tell you what to do
No-one can function properly without occasional peace and quiet.
...even the donkeys were quiet.
Eragon looked back at him, confused. "I don't understand." "Of course you don't," said Brom impatiently. "That's why I'm teaching you and not the other way around.