I always say, better ask forgiveness than permission.

The sands of time cannot be stopped. Years pass whether we will them or not... but we can remember. What has been lost may yet live in memories.

Too late. It's hatched.

Because you can't argue with all the fools in the world. It's easier to let them have their way, then trick them when they're not paying attention.

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

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)

My heart died a while back. [Eragon]