There is no more exciting sport than flying, for if you lose, you die.

Characters are born from necessity.

Only if you are afraid of looking foolish, and I would have looked far more foolish if I persisted with an erroneous belief.' Eragon said. Why, little one, you just said something wise!'Saphira teased.

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.

You must be willing to protect yourself and what you cherish, no matter what the cost.

Some troubles no one else should have to endure,especially not those you love.

Better to see widely than to see too closely and allow some feature of place or situation to catch you unawares. Do you understand?