They were quiet for a while, eating, then Oromis asked, "Can you tell me, What is the most important mental tool a person can possess?" It was a serious question, and Eragon considered it for a reasonable span before he ventured to say, "Determination."Oromis tore the loaf in half with his long white fingers. "I can understand why you arrived at that conclusion-determination has served you well in your adventures-but no. I meant the tool most necessary to choose the best course of action in any given situation. Determination is as common among men who are dull and foolish as it is among those who are brilliant intellects. So, no, determination cannot be what we're looking for. Christopher Paolini
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The most important mental tool a person can possess is determination. Determination, the ability to choose the best course of action in a given situation, is a common trait among people who are dull and foolish as it is among those who are brilliant intellects. People become determined when they set out to achieve something, even knowing that there is risk involved. Perhaps they are losing weight by dieting, or they are studying for an exam, or they are training for an athletic competition.

Some people get determined when they know that they must act in order to protect themselves or others. They get determined when they must act because their lives depend on it, like firefighters who risk their lives while battling fires. Determination comes naturally to some people and has to be learned by others.

Source: Eldest

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