Eragon

Are you willing to die for what you believe in? The real courage is in living and suffering for what you believe.

“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.”

The only way the future can harm us is by causing worry.

It’s amazing that a man who is dead can talk to people through these pages. As long as this book survives, his ideas live.

I’ll fight when needed, revel when there’s occasion, mourn when there is grief, and die if my time comes … but I will not let anyone use me against my will.

Besides, understanding what was and what one should do were two very different things. He had seen that with Galbatorix. The king had known more than most— more even than some of the oldest elves or dragons— but in the end, his knowledge had brought with it no wisdom.

Magic is affected by distance, just like an arrow or a spear. If you try to lift or move something a mile away, it’ll take more energy than if you were closer.