Better to see widely than to see too closely and allow some feature of place or situation to catch you unawares. Do you understand?

m doing my best" "no,this isn't your best. We shall recognize your best when it appears

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

You cannot learn what you are made of if you rely on anyone or anything else to help you.

Life is too short to fight every idiot along your way.

As they spread out their blankets, Saphira commented with satisfaction, We are becoming more powerful, Eragon, both of us. Soon no one will be able to stand in our way. Yes, but which way shall we choose? Whichever one we want, she said smugly, settling down for the night.

Whatever you do, protect those you care for. Without them, life is more miserable than you can imagine.