Christopher Paolini > Quotes

“Books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“Live in the present, remember the past, and fear not the future, for it doesn't exist and never shall. There is only now.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eldest

“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.”
― Christopher Paolini

“Eragon looked back at him, confused. "I don't understand."
"Of course you don't," said Brom impatiently. "That's why I'm teaching you and not the other way around.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“People have an annoying habit of remembering things they shouldn't.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“Keep in mind that many people have died for their beliefs; it's actually quite common. The real courage is in living and suffering for what you believe.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“Without fear there cannot be courage.”
― Christopher Paolini

“Wise? No, I simply learned to think.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eldest

“Books should go where they will be most appreciated, and not sit unread, gathering dust on a forgotten shelf, don't you agree?”
― Christopher Paolini

“I always say, better ask forgiveness than permission.”
― Christopher Paolini

“Ah, pay no heed if your enemies laugh. They'll not be able to once you lop off their heads.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon, Eldest & Brisingr

“The sea is emotion incarnate. It loves, hates, and weeps. It defies all attempts to capture it with words and rejects all shackles. No matter what you say about it, there is always that which you can't.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“If anything happens, I'm going to pin you to my back and never let you off."
I love you too."
- Saphira and Eragon”
― Christopher Paolini

“First, let no one rule your mind or body. Take special care that your thoughts remain unfettered... . Give men your ear, but not your heart. Show respect for those in power, but don't follow them blindly. Judge with logic and reason, but comment not. Consider none your superior whatever their rank or station in life. Treat all fairly, or they will seek revenge. Be careful with your money. Hold fast to your beliefs and others will listen.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“The greatest enemy is one that has nothing to lose.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“It's amazing that a man who is dead can talk to people through these pages. As long as this books survives, his ideas live.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“After all, how can a mere dragon expect to tell a man like yourself what to do? In fact, everyone should stand in awe of your brilliance of finding the only dead end.
- Saphira”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“Life is both pain and pleasure. If this is the price you must pay for the hours you enjoy, is it too much?”
― Christopher Paolini, Eldest

“One part brave, three parts fool!”
― Christopher Paolini

“Let no man, in whatever rank or superiority, control your mind and tell you what to do”
― Christopher Paolini

“Perhaps no one religion contains all of the truth of the world. Perhaps every religion contains fragments of the truth,and it is our responsibility to identify those fragments and piece them together.”
― Christopher Paolini, Brisingr

“Those whom we most love are often the most alien to us.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eldest

“Find peace in where and what you are.”
― Christopher Paolini

“Mmm....she's doomed! You're doomed!! They're all doomed! Notice I didn't specify what kind of doom, so no matter what happens, I predicted it. How very WISE of me.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“The purpose of life is not to do what we want but what needs to be done.”
― Christopher Paolini, Brisingr

“....avoid roasted cabbage, do not eat earwax, and look on the bright side of life!"
-Angela”
― Christopher Paolini, Eldest

“Saphira waved her tail, the tip whistling loudly. "I'm not asking you to. However, if we attack first, we may gain the advantage."
"Have you gone crazy? They'll..." Eragon's voice trailed off as he thought about it. "They won't be able to do a thing."
"Exactly," said Saphira. "We can inflict lots of damage from a safe height."
"Let's drop rocks on them!”
― Christopher Paolini

“Have I ever told you how glad I am we're not enemies? Eragon asked.
No, but it's very sweet of you.
Eragon to Saphira”
― Christopher Paolini, Brisingr

“Into the sky to win or die.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“It's better to ask forgiveness than permission.
- Brom”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“You're right though. I should have discussed my plan with you. I'm sorry. From now on, I promise I will consult with you before I do anything you don't expect. Is that exceptable?' (Eragon)
Only if it involves weapons, magic, kings, or family members.' (Saphira)
Or flowers.' (Eragon)
Or flowers. I don't need to know if you decide to eat some bread and cheese in the middle of the night.' (Saphira)
Unless a man with a very long knife is waiting for me outside of my tent.'(Eragon)
If you could not defeat a single man with a very long knife, you would be a poor excuse for a Rider indeed.' (Saphira)”
― Christopher Paolini

“If you wish to be happy,Eragon, Think not of what is to come nor of that which you have no control over but rather of the now and that which you are able to change" ~Oromis to eragon ,Brisingr~618”
― Christopher Paolini

“Shall we dance,friend of my heart?"

We shall, little one.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eldest

“You would be amazed how many magicians have died after being bitten by mad rabbits. It's far more common than you might think.
-Angela the Herbalist”
― Christopher Paolini, Brisingr

“If her fancied her anymore' Saphira said to both Eragon and Roran, 'I'd be trying to kiss Arya myself'.
Saphira'! Mortified, Eragon swatted her on the leg.”
― Christopher Paolini

“I think it would dismay them to know what it takes to feed you. Not to mention that you could empty their cellars of beer and wine in a single night.' Eragon said.
I would never, Saphira sniffed. Maybe in two nights.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eldest

“...life is in Fate's hands now. You made your choice to stay... it's too late to change that, so stop agonizing over it.... You're making my scales itch.

Saphira, from "Eragon”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“I've never been helpless, I just have powerful enemies”
― Christopher Paolini, Brisingr

“Of course you like him; everyone enjoys flattery.”
― Christopher Paolini

“You named your sword Fire? Fire? What kind of a boring name is that? You might as well name your sword 'Blazing Blade' and be done with it. Fire indeed. Humph. Wouldn't you rather have a sword called Sheepbiter or Chrysanthemum Cleaver or something else with imagination?”
― Christopher Paolini, Brisingr

“I believe, Eragon, that you are full of love and that you are looking for one who will reciprocate your affection. No shame exists in that.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“Define Normal”
― Christopher Paolini

“Half way down, he encountered saphira, who had jammed her head and neck as far up the stair as she could, gouging the wood in her frenzy.
Little one. She flicked out her tongue and caught him on the hand with its rough tip. He smiled. Then she arched her neck and tried to pull back, but to no avail.
What's wrong?
I'm stuck.
You're... He could not help it;he laughed even though it hurt. The situation was too absurd.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eldest

“Only if you are afraid of looking foolish, and I would have looked far more foolish if I persisted with an erroneous belief.' Eragon said.
Why, little one, you just said something wise!'Saphira teased.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eldest

“It is foolish to conjure up woe where none exists.”
― Christopher Paolini

“Death is part of who we are. It guides
us. It shapes us. It drives us to madness. Can you still be human if you have no mortal end”
― Christopher Paolini, Brisingr

“The songs of the dead are the lamentations of the living.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eldest

“Consider non your superior, whatever their rank or station in life. Treat all fairly or they will seek revenge. Be careful with your money. Hold fast to your belief and others will listen." he continued at a slower pace, " of the affairs of love ... my only advice is to be honest. thats your most powerfull too to unlock a heart or gain forgiveness. that is all i have to say"Garrow to Roran p 64”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“He closed his eyes and sank into the warm dusk that separates consciosness and sleep, where reality bends and sways to the wind of thought, and where creativity blossoms in its freedom from boundaries and all things are possible.”
― Christopher Paolini

“Respect the past; you never know how it may affect you.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon