The whole of the world could be deduced from the smallest grain of sand, if one studied it closely enough.

Are not all religions strange to those who stand outside of them?

She gave him a wan smile. "And then you came, Eragon. You and Saphira. After hope had deserted me and I was about to be taken to Galbatorix in Uru'baen, a Rider appeared to rescue me. A rider and a dragon!" "And Morzan's son," he said. "Both of Morzan's sons." "Describe it how you will, it was such an improbable rescue, I occasionally think that I did go mad and that I've imagined everything since.

do not worry about these things. find peace in where and what you are ~saphira to eragon page 429

There are decades in the making of the one man of renown; Multitudes that go unnoticed who must wreathe for him a crown.

Sword, I name thee Brisingr! And with a sound of rushing wind the blade burst into flame, an envelope of sapphire-blue fire writhing about the razor-sharp steel.

I always say, better ask forgiveness than permission.