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.

You cannot learn what you are made of if you rely on anyone or anything else to help you.

And the ship sailed onward, gliding serenely down the moonlit river toward the dark lands beyond.

When you teach them-teach them not to fear. Fear is good in small amounts, but when it is a constant, pounding companion, it cuts away at who you are and makes it hard to do what you know is right.

Then, as they stood there, struggling back and forth without avail, Eragon said in a low fierce voice, "I...see...you." A bright spark appeared in Arya's eyes, then vanished just as quickly.

I'm the sort of person that starts digging a hole and doesn't stop until it's finished.

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