no one thinks of himself as a villain, and few make decisions they think are wrong. A person may dislike his choice, but he will stand by it because,… - Christopher Paolini

A person may dislike his choice, but he will stand by it because, even in the worst circumstances, he believes that it was the best option available to him at the time.

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.

You named your sword Fire? Fire? What kind of a boring name is that? You might as well name your sword 'Blazing Blade' and be done with it. Fire indeed. Humph. Wouldn't you rather have a sword called Sheepbiter or Chrysanthemum Cleaver or something else with imagination?

Books should go where they will be most appreciated, and not sit unread, gathering dust on a forgotten shelf