...life is in Fate's hands now. You made your choice to stay... it's too late to change that, so stop agonizing over it.... You're making my scales itch. Saphira, from "Eragon

I love telling stories and I love writing so the fact that I can do it professionally is something that I've always been very grateful for.

My mind is the only sanctuary that has not been stolen from me. Men have tried to breach it before, but I've learned to defend it vigorously, for I am only safe with my innermost thoughts.

Do not dwell on what once was, but rather look forward and ponder how you can make the future brighter

All great fighting is the same, Eragon, even as all great warriors are the same. Past a certain point, it does not matter whether you wield a sword, a claw, a tooth or a tail. It is true, you must be capable with your weapon, but anyone with the time, and the inclination can acquire technical proficiency. To achieve greatness, though, that requires artistry. That requires imagination and thoughtfulness, and it is those qualities that the best warriors share, even if, on the surface, they appear completely different.

He's acting as foolish as a kitten... but then, everyone's entitled to a little foolishness once in a while.

Ah, pay no heed if your enemies laugh. They'll not be able to once you lop off their heads.