Christopher Paolini

They were quiet for a while, eating, then Oromis asked, "Can you tell me, What is the most important mental tool a person can possess?"It was a serious question, and Eragon considered it for a reasonable span before he ventured to say, "Determination."Oromis tore the loaf in half with his long white fingers. "I can understand why you arrived at that conclusion-determination has served you well in your adventures-but no. I meant the tool most necessary to choose the best course of action in any given situation. Determination is as common among men who are dull and foolish as it is among those who are brilliant intellects. So, no, determination cannot be what we're looking for.

He bent his gaze sternly on them. "First, let no one rule your mind or body. Take special care that your thoughts remain unfettered. One may be a free man and yet be bound tighter than a slave. Give men your ear, but not your heart. Show respect for those in power, but don't follow them blindly. Judge with logic and reason, but comment not."Consider none your superior, whatever their rank or station in life. Treat all fairly or they will seek revenge. Be careful with your money. Hold fast to your beliefs and others will listen." He continued at a slower pace, "Of the affairs of love... my only advice is to be honest. That's your most powerful took to unlock a heart or gain forgiveness. That's all I have to say." He seemed slightly self-conscious of his speech.

He's acting as foolish as a kitten... but then, everyone's entitled to a little foolishness once in a while.

The future will be what it will, and fretting about it will only make your fears more likely to come true.

Wise? No, I simply learned to think.

I won__ tell you what to believe, Eragon. It is far better to be taught to think critically and then be allowed to make your own decisions than to have someone else__ notions thrust upon you.

I'm not fighting for myself anymore.... It makes a difference.

The greatest enemy is one that has nothing to lose.

Finding one__ place in the world is never easy.Have courage and be true to who you are.Remember, those who dare to be different areOften the ones who change the world.

Power without moral direction is the most dangerous force in the world.

In El-harím, there lived a man, a man with yellow eyes.To me, he said, "Beware the whispers, for they whisper lies.Do not wrestle with the demons of the dark,Else upon your mind they'll place a mark;Do not listen to the shadows of the deep,Else they haunt you even when you sleep.

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

Come, kiss me sweet, and then let us return to bed, for I am tired, and I would sleep.

Leave the dead to the Earth. They are not for us.

I cannot pretend that I regard this with favor, but the purpose of life is not what we want but what needs to be done.

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Let'sss just kill him," said the shorter Ra'zac. "He has caused us much grief." The taller one ran his finger down his sword. "A good plan. But remember, the king's instructions were to keep them alive."-from Eragon, Chapter Title: The Ra'zac's Revenge.

Shall we dance,friend of my heart?"We shall, little one.