The trick is to find happiness in the brief gaps between disasters.

Do not dwell on what once was, but rather look forward and ponder how you can make the future brighter

Let's drop rocks on them!

From now on, I promise I wil consult with you before I do anything you don't expect. Is that acceptable? Only if it involves weapons, magic, kings, or family members, she said. Or flowers. Or flowers, she agreed.

Too late. It's hatched.

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

You shouldn't let him hit you so much" observed saphira "Yes I realize that'" he growled. "Do you want me to knock him over for you?" "No...not today.