"Eragon found the stone both beautiful and frightening. Where did it come from? Does it have a purpose? Then a more disturbing thought came to him: Was it sent here by accident or was I meant to have it? If he had learned anything from the old stories, it was to treat magic, and those who used it, with great caution." (Page 8)

"Eragon recoiled in shock. Standing in front of him, licking off the membrane that encased it, was a dragon." (Page 37)

"Are you Saphira?' She looked at him with intelligent eyes. Deep in his mind he felt her satisfaction. Yes. Something clicked in his head and her voice echoed, as if from a great distance. He grinned in response. Saphira started humming." (Page 59)

"First, let no one rule your mind or body. Take special care that your thoughts remain unfettered. One may be a free man...