It is foolish to conjure up woe where none exists.

It s funny to see a hatchling like you beaten by the old one.

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

The sea is emotion incarnate. It loves, hates, and weeps. It defies all attempts to capture it with words and rejects all shackles. No matter what you say about it, there is always that which you can't.

Keep in mind that many people have died for their beliefs; it's actually quite common. The real courage is in living and suffering for what you believe.

Having no other recourse, Roran resorted to the unexpected: he stuck his head and neck out and shouted, "BAH!" just as he would if he were trying to scare someone in a dark hallway.

I've never been helpless, I just have powerful enemies