“You must learn to see, what you are looking at”
“You cannot learn what you are made of if you rely on anyone or anything else to help you.”
“Do not dwell on what once was, but rather look forward and ponder how you can make the future brighter”
“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.”
“Better to see widely than to see too closely and allow some feature of place or situation to catch you unawares. Do you understand?”
“Do I look dead to you?!”