Forgive me if I stare, I knew you were young, but even then I was expecting someone a little more, well, more.

After a pause, he asked, 'What do you think of Nasuada's plans?' 'Mmm...she's doomed! You're doomed! They're all doomed!'She cackled, doubling over, then straightened abruptly. 'notice I didn't specify what kind of doom, so no matter what happens, I predicted it. How very wise of me.' She lifted the basket again, setting it on one hip. 'I supposed I won't see you for a while, so farewell, best of luck, avoid roasted cabbage, don't eat earwax, and look on the bright side of life!' And with a cheery wink, she strolled off, leaving Eragon blinking and nonplussed.

It's amazing that a man who is dead can talk to people through these pages. As long as this books survives, his ideas live.

Root of a tree, fruit of a vine, let me pass by this blood of mine.

No hunter of the sky should end his days as prey. Better to die on the wing than pinned to the ground. [Saphira]

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

Keep in mind, Eragon, that no one thinks himself a villain, and few make decisions they think are wrong. A person may dislike his choice, but he will stand by it because, even in the worst circumstances, he believes that it was the best option available to him at the time.