Nothing out of the ordinary ever occurs to me when I'm by myself. But you attract duels, ambushes, immortal enemies, obscure creatures such as the Ra'zac, long-lost family members, and mysterious acts of magic as if they were were starving weasels and you were a rabbit that wandered into their den.

On the beach, Roran stood alone, watching them go. Then he threw back his head and uttered a long, aching cry, and the night echoed with the sound of his loss.

Those whom we most love are often the most alien to us.

Characters are born from necessity.

Fame or infamy, either one is preferable to being forgotten when you have passed from this realm.

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

Magic is the art of thinking, not strength or language.