You’ve seen things through my eyes.
Personally, I had a great education. My mum was a trained teacher, a Montessori teacher, and I know that I could not have written ‘Eragon’ if I had gone into a public school system because I would have just been too busy attending classes and doing homework – I wouldn’t have had the time to write.
Sword, I name thee Brisingr! And with a sound of rushing wind the blade burst into flame, an envelope of sapphire-blue fire writhing about the razor-sharp steel.
My mind is the only sanctuary that has not been stolen from me. Men have tried to breach it before, but I’ve learned to defend it vigorously, for I am only safe with my innermost thoughts.
Whatever you do, protect those you care for. Without them, life is more miserable than you can imagine.
They have not the heart for this battle. So think of your families, think of your homes, and remember it is they you are fighting for.
From now on, I promise I wil consult with you before I do anything you don’t expect. Is that acceptable? Only if it involves weapons, magic, kings, or family members, she said. Or flowers. Or flowers, she agreed.
A good compromise leaves everyone angry.
I took a bunch of pictures. You can see ’em on my MySpace page, along with my favorite songs and movies and things that other people have created but that I use to express my individualism.
Do I look dead to you?!
Heart broken-he felt a deep ache in his chest, like that of a sore muscle, and each beat of his heart pained him.
My mind is the only sanctuary that has not been stolen from me.
Kvetha, Shur’tugal Greetings, Dragon Rider.
It is better to be taught to think critically than to be told on what to believe.
Don’t defoul the air. It ill becomes you. – Oromis.
As they spread out their blankets, Saphira commented with satisfaction, We are becoming more powerful, Eragon, both of us. Soon no one will be able to stand in our way. Yes, but which way shall we choose? Whichever one we want, she said smugly, settling down for the night.
Let’s drop rocks on them!
When you can have anything you want by uttering a few words, the goal matters not, only the journey to it.
Eragon. Is that all you say? Yes.
Though they live far from the coast, they retain a great fascination and passion for the ocean. The sound of crashing waves, the smell of salt air, it affects them deeply and has inspired many of their lovliest songs. There is one that tells of this love, if you want to hear it.