If a dragon has already transferred their consciousness to their heart of hearts, then they will die a true death.

Who is it who decides that one man should live and another should die? My life wasn't worth any more than his, but he's the one who's buried, while I get to enjoy at least a few more hours above the ground. Is it chance, random and cruel, or is there some purpose or pattern to all this, even if it lies beyond our ken?" -Roran

The monsters of the mind are far worse than those that actually exist.

Characters are born from necessity.

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

Love can be a terrible curse, Eragon. It can make you overlook even the largest flaws in a person's behavior.

Only men would think of cutting themselves to determine who the packleader is. Idiots.