It’s like trying to herd a flock of geese,” said Orik. “They’re always trying to go off on their own, they make an obnoxious noise, and they’ll bite your hand first chance they get.

Personally, I had a great education. My mum was a trained teacher, a Montessori teacher, and I know that I could not have written 'Eragon' if I had gone into a public school system because I would have just been too busy attending classes and doing homework - I wouldn't have had the time to write.

If I spent my time worrying about what other people would think of my work, I would be too self-conscious to write.

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.

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

Go slowly, so that you do not bite your tail by accident.

Of course you like him; everyone enjoys flattery.