Not anymore. I'm afraid I've degenerated into a bibliophile." "A what?" asked Eragon. "One who loves books," explained Jeod.

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

You cannot learn what you are made of if you rely on anyone or anything else to help you.

He inclined his head ever so slightly, displaying with his bearing the supreme confidence, even arrogance, that is the sole providence of cats, dragons, and certain highborn women.

Whatever you do, protect those you care for. Without them, life is more miserable than you can imagine.

Atra gulai un ilian tauthr ono un atra ono waise skolir fra rauthr. - Let luck and happiness follow you and may you be shielded from misfortune.

Show respect for those in power, but do not follow them blindly.