Of the affairs of love ... my only advice is to be honest. That's your most powerful tool to unlock a heart or gain forgiveness.

It got so that when he closed his eyes, letters and words danced in his mind. He thought of little else during that time.

You've seen things through my eyes.

What have you done?' he said, his voice hollow and strained. He stepped back and put his fists to his temples. 'What have you done!' With an effort, Eragon said, 'Made you understand.

Root of a tree, fruit of a vine, let me pass by this blood of mine.

You must be willing to protect yourself and what you cherish, no matter what the cost.

It is foolish to conjure up woe where none exists.