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

I warn you, Eragon, beware of whom you fall in love with, for fate seems to have a morbid interest in our family.

That s the problem I ve been choosing male names. You are a she! [To Saphira, while trying to choose her name.]

I always say, better ask forgiveness than permission.

A good compromise leaves everyone angry.

besides, how can you cheat a cheater?

Death is part of who we are. It guides us. It shapes us. It drives us to madness. Can you still be human if you have no mortal end