Moderation Is A Wiser Policy Than Zealotry

Because You Can't Argue With All The Fools In The World. It's Easier To Let Them Have Their Way, Then Trick Them When They're Not Paying Attention.

As They Spread Out Their Blankets, Saphira Commented With Satisfaction, We Are Becoming More Powerful, Eragon, Both Of Us. Soon No One Will Be Able To Stand In Our Way. Yes, But Which Way Shall We Choose? Whichever One We Want, She Said Smugly, Settling Down For The Night.

I Need No Master To Punish Me In Order To Behave As I Ought. If I Did, I Would Be No More Than A Child Who Obeys His Father's Rules Only Because He Fears The Whip, And Not Because He Actually Means Good.

Arya.' He Looked Down The Silvery River And Then Back At Arya, And He Gripped The Hilt Of Brisingr. He Was So Full Of Emotion, He Trembled. He Did Not Want To Leave, But He Knew He Must. 'stay With Me-' Her Gaze Darted Up. 'i Cannot.' '...stay With Me Until The First Curve In The River.' She Hesitated, Then Nodded.

Wind Howled Throught The Night, Carrying The Scent That Would Change The World.