It is better to be taught to think critically than to be told on what to believe.

Never ask an elf for help; they might decide your better off dead, eh?" (Orik) (Eldest) (Page 207)

You shouldn't let him hit you so much" observed saphira "Yes I realize that'" he growled. "Do you want me to knock him over for you?" "No...not today.

My mind is the only sanctuary that has not been stolen from me. Men have tried to breach it before, but I've learned to defend it vigorously, for I am only safe with my innermost thoughts.

Anger has its place, but it will not serve you here, the way of the warrior is the way of knowing. Of that knowledge requires you to use anger, then you use anger, but you cannot wrest forth knowledge by losing your temper.

Life is too short to fight every idiot along your way.

If anything happens, I'm going to pin you to my back and never let you off." I love you too." - Saphira and Eragon