My mind is the only sanctuary that has not been stolen from me. - Christopher Paolini

The true agony of war isn't being wounded yourself, it's having to watch those you care about being hurt.

Love, family, accomplishments - they are all torn away, leaving nothing. What is the worth of anything we do?
Saphira: The worth is in the act. Your worth halts when you surrender the will to change and experience life.

How noble. Oh we would fell many...-you with magic and blade, whilst my weapons would be tooth and claw-but it would be futile in the end. They are too numerous.... We cannot defeat them, only be defeated.
- Saphira