“A good compromise leaves everyone angry.”

“If you don't make a few ememies now and then, you're a coward-or worse. Besides, it as worth it to see his reaction. Oh, he was angry!- Angela to Eragon”

“Of course you like him; everyone enjoys flattery.”

“He's acting as foolish as a kitten... but then, everyone's entitled to a little foolishness once in a while.”

“Why does everything have to be so hard? [Eragon] wondered. Because, said Saphira, everyone wants to eat, but no one wants to be eaten.”

“He was rarely happy throughout his life but he was a good Rider and a good man.”

“After all, how can a mere dragon expect to tell a man like yourself what to do? In fact, everyone should stand in awe of your brilliance of finding the only dead end.- Saphira”