I built two forges when I was in my teens. I was just really, really into metalworking and making stuff.

From now on, I promise I wil consult with you before I do anything you don't expect. Is that acceptable? Only if it involves weapons, magic, kings, or family members, she said. Or flowers. Or flowers, she agreed.

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

He inclined his head ever so slightly, displaying with his bearing the supreme confidence, even arrogance, that is the sole providence of cats, dragons, and certain highborn women.

If anything happens, I'm going to pin you to my back and never let you off." I love you too." - Saphira and Eragon

It’s better to be sworn to an honest fool than to a lying scholar

The purpose of life is not to do what we want but what needs to be done.