You'll enjoy it. There is much you can learn from books and scrolls," said Jeod. He gestured at the walls. "These books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life." "It sounds intriguing," admitted Eragon. "Always the scholar, aren't you?" asked Brom. Jeod shrugged. "Not anymore. I'm afraid I've degenerated into a bibliophile.

Fame or infamy, either one is preferable to being forgotten when you have passed from this realm.

Without fear there cannot be courage.

Heart broken-he felt a deep ache in his chest, like that of a sore muscle, and each beat of his heart pained him

Mmm....she's doomed! You're doomed!! They're all doomed! Notice I didn't specify what kind of doom, so no matter what happens, I predicted it. How very WISE of me.

I own a book,' he thought, delighted (Paolini 291).

It is better to ask for an apology than to ask for permission.