If he fancied her anymore," Saphira said to both Eragon and Roran, "I'd be trying to kiss Arya myself." "Saphira!" Mortified, Eragon swatted her on the leg.

Wise? No, I simply learned to think.

The monsters of the mind are far worse than those that actually exist.

It's overwhelming. I feel as if I am living in an illusion a dream where all things are possible. Amazing things do happen I know but always to someone else always in some far off place and time.

Fight if you wish. Deny what is before you if it comforts you. But nothing you do can change your fate.

I took a bunch of pictures. You can see 'em on my MySpace page, along with my favorite songs and movies and things that other people have created but that I use to express my individualism.

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