When I saw Fäolin fall, I understood then that the true agony of war isn't being wounded yourself, it's having to watch those you care about being hurt.

Misfoutune always comes to those who wait. The trick is to find happiness in the breif gaps between distaters.

From the corner of his eye, Eragon saw Orik hewing Urgal necks with mighty blows of his ax.

Congratulations, you've just been promoted!

Keep in mind that many people have died for their beliefs; it's actually quite common. The real courage is in living and suffering for what you believe.

Let no man, in whatever rank or superiority, control your mind and tell you what to do

We are about to change history, said Saphira. We’re throwing ourselves off a cliff without knowing how deep the water below is. Ah, but what a glorious flight! (Eragon to Saphira)