Fight if you wish. Deny what is before you if it comforts you. But nothing you do can change your fate.

After all, how can a mere dragon expect to tell a man like yourself what to do? In fact, everyone should stand in awe of your brilliance of finding the only dead end. - Saphira

It's better to ask forgiveness than permission. - Brom

Keep in mind, Eragon, that no one thinks himself a villain, and few make decisions they think are wrong. A person may dislike his choice, but he will stand by it because, even in the worst circumstances, he believes that it was the best option available to him at the time.

I warn you, Eragon, beware of whom you fall in love with, for fate seems to have a morbid interest in our family.

Not anymore. I'm afraid I've degenerated into a bibliophile." "A what?" asked Eragon. "One who loves books," explained Jeod.

A good compromise leaves everyone angry.