Christopher Paolini, Eldest

"If I have become my father, then I shall have my father's blade. Thorn is my dragon, and a thorn he shall be to all enemies. It is only right, then, that I should wield the sword, misery. Misery and Thorn, a fit match. Besides, Zar'roc should have gone to Morzan's eldest son, not his youngest. It is mine by right of birth." A cold pit formed in Eragon's stomach. It can't be. A cruel smile appeared on Murtagh's face. "I never told you my mother's name, did I? And you never told my yours. I'll say it now: Selena."

"We only give credence to that which we can prove exists. Since we cannot find evidence that gods, miracles, and other supernatural things are real, we do not trouble ourselves about them. If that were to change, if Helzvog were to reveal himself to us, then we would accept the new information and revise our position."It seems a cold world without something . . . more."On the contrary," said Oromis, "it is a better world. A place where we are responsible for our own actions, where we can be kind to one another because we want to and because it is the right thing to do, instead of being frightened into behaving by the threat of divine punishment. I won't 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's notions thrust upon you. You asked after our religion, and I have answered you true. Make of it what you will."

"How terrible," said Eragon, "to die alone, separate even from the one who is closest to"

"Determination is as common among men who are dull and foolish as it is among those who are brilliant intellects."

"It’s better to be sworn to an honest fool than to a lying scholar"

"Understanding begets empathy and compassion even for the meanest beggar - Oromis"

"Never ask an elf for help; they might decide your better off dead, eh?"

"Magic is the art of thinking, not strength or language."

"When you can have anything you want by uttering a few words, the goal matters not, only the journey to it."

"They may fight with us, but they don't fight for us."

"I won’t 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’s notions thrust upon you."

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

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

"I have a new name for"

"Whatever you make, base it upon that which is most important to you. Only then will it have depth and meaning, and only then will it resonate with others."

"But you possess one quality that no one else does. Oh? Your identity. Your history, deeds and situation. Use those to shape your creation and you will produce something unique. Whatever you make, base it upon that which is most important to you. Only then will it have depth and meaning, and only then will it resonate with others."

"If any honor existed in war, it was in fighting to protect others from harm"

"Yes it is" Eragon said before his courage left him "just like you"

"(...)best of luck, avoid roasted cabbage, don't eat earwax, and look on the bright side of life!"

"It is a better world. A place where we ate responsible for our actions, where we can be kind to one another because we want to and becauseit is the right thing to do instead of being frightened into behaving by the threat of divine punishment."