But ask yourself this Eragon: If gods exist, have they been good custodians of alagaesia? Death, sickness, poverty, tyranny and countless other miseries stalk the land. If this is the handiwork of divine beings, then they are to be rebelled against and overthrown, not given obeisance, obedience, and reverance.

It’s better to be sworn to an honest fool than to a lying scholar

To have a child is the greatest honor and responsibility that can be bestowed upon any living being. - Arya

I have to admit, that's a remarkable bruise. You should be proud; it's quite a feat to get injured in the manner you did and in that...particular...place.

My mind is the only sanctuary that has not been stolen from me.

Misfoutune always comes to those who wait. The trick is to find happiness in the breif gaps between distaters.

As they spread out their blankets, Saphira commented with satisfaction, We are becoming more powerful, Eragon, both of us. Soon no one will be able to stand in our way. Yes, but which way shall we choose? Whichever one we want, she said smugly, settling down for the night.