Then, as they stood there, struggling back and forth without avail, Eragon said in a low fierce voice, "I...see...you." A bright spark appeared in Arya's eyes, then vanished just as quickly.

Really! Between you and Eragon, I seem to spend most of my time among the Varden healing people to silly to realize they need to avoid getting chopped into tiny little pieces

Show respect for those in power, but do not follow them blindly.

Never ask an elf for help; they might decide your better off dead, eh?" (Orik) (Eldest) (Page 207)

To while away the day contemplating evils that might have been is to poison the happiness we already have.

Not anymore. I'm afraid I've degenerated into a bibliophile." "A what?" asked Eragon. "One who loves books," explained Jeod.

Basically, I would be happy with any profession where I got to be creative and make things.