Christopher Paolini

Eragon / Eldest (Inheritance, Books 1 & 2)

Ashton Reed

“What is the worth of anything we do?” 

“The worth is in the act. Your worth halts when you surrender the will to change and experience life. But options are before you; choose one and dedicate yourself to it. The deeds will give you new hope and purpose.”

“The only true guide is your heart. Nothing less than its supreme desire can help you.”

“Always the scholar, aren't you?" asked Brom. 

Jeod shrugged. "Not anymore. I'm afraid I've degenerated into a bibliophile.”

“Keep in mind that many people have died for their beliefs; it's actually quite common. The real courage is in living and suffering for what you believe."

She withdrew from his mind with a gentle touch and whisper. I love you, little one. And I you, he said. She curled into a ball next to him. lending ber warmth. He sat motionless in the dark, wrestling with his disquiet.

"Good night," said Eragon. He lay next to Saphira, his arms under his head. She curled her long neck around him. like a cat wrapping its tail around itself, and laid her head alongside his. One of her wings extended over him like a blue tent, enveloping him in darkness.

A small smile lifted Eragon's lips, but he was already asleep.

“I mean, what is expected of me in Tronjheim? You and the elves have plans for me, but what if I don't like them?" A hard note crept into his voice. "I’ll fight when needed, revel when there's occasion. mourn when there is grief, and die if my time comes... but I won't let anyone use me against my will." 

“What wisdom can I give people that they haven't already learned? What feats can I achieve that an army couldn't do better? It's insanity! I should be back in Carvahall with Roran.”

Saphira took a long time to answer, but her words were gentle when they came. “A hatchling, that is what you are. A hatchling strug- gling into the world. I may be younger than you in years, but I am ancient in my thoughts. Do not worry about these things. Find peace in where and what you are. People often know what must be done. All you need do is show them the way - that is wisdom. 

Bart Veldhuijsen 

Shaking of the pain, he cleaved open an Ughal's skull, mixing brains with metal and bone 

Taryn

“Because you can’t argue with all the fools in the world. It’s easier to let them have their way, then trick them when they’re not paying attention.” - Brom

“Those who love pain and suffering of others. They wear many faces and go by many disguises, but there is only one name for them: evil. There is no understanding it. All we can do is pity and honor the victims.” - Brom

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