“I refuse to repent, and I won't plague myself over what is done and past”

“What will happen will happen and I won't waste my time worrying.”

“I cannot pretend that I regard this with favor, but the purpose of life is not what we want but what needs to be done.”

“After a pause, he asked, 'What do you think of Nasuada's plans?''Mmm...she's doomed! You're doomed! They're all doomed!'She cackled, doubling over, then straightened abruptly. 'notice I didn't specify what kind of doom, so no matter what happens, I predicted it. How very wise of me.' She lifted the basket again, setting it on one hip. 'I supposed I won't see you for a while, so farewell, best of luck, avoid roasted cabbage, don't eat earwax, and look on the bright side of life!' And with a cheery wink, she strolled off, leaving Eragon blinking and nonplussed.”

“I am not who I was,' he whispered, gripping the edges of the column, 'but I know who I am.'...'And I won't give up.”

“A hatchling, that is what you are. A hatchling struggling into the world. I may be younger than you in years, but I am ancient in my thoughts. Do not worry about these things. Find peace in where and what you are. People often know what must be done. All you need to do is show them the way — that is wisdom.”

“The purpose of life is not to do what we want but what needs to be done.”