The Inheritance Cycle Quotes

“It is always thus. The monsters of the mind are far worse than those that actually exist. Fear, doubt, and hate have hamstrung more people than beasts ever have.”
― Christopher Paolini, The Inheritance Cycle

“And in time, I must meet the same fate. Love, family, accomplishments—they are all torn away, leaving nothing. What is the worth of anything we do? The worth is in the act. Your worth halts when you surrender the will to change and experience life. But options are before you; choose one and dedicate yourself to it.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“These books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“Victory is victory, dead is dead, however it is achieved.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance

“mind, Eragon, that no one thinks of himself as a villain, and few make decisions they think are wrong.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“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, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“It is far better to be taught to think critically and then be allowed to make your own decisions than to have someone else’s notions thrust upon you.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“HERE LIES BROM
Who was a Dragon Rider
And like a father
To me.
May his name live on in glory.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“Beware of losing your way, for you are one of the few who are truly free to choose their own fate.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“Keep in mind, Eragon, that no one thinks of himself as a villain, and few make decisions they think are wrong.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

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

“Eragon, you are only a cripple if you consider yourself one. I understand how you feel, but you must remain optimistic, for a negative outlook is more of a handicap than any physical injury.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“hands, and an assortment of scars even Roran respected. He liked what he saw, and he could tell they approved”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“When he asked Saphira about it, she said, It matters little to me, Eragon. Dragons have never believed in higher powers. Why should we when deer and other prey consider us to be a higher power? He laughed at that. Only do not ignore reality in order to comfort yourself, for once you do, you make it easy for others to deceive you.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“Never ask an elf for help; they might decide that you’re better off dead, eh?”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“He quenched the fires in his path but left the rest to burn.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“Why not, Sire?” He struggled for a moment, then growled, “Because … because it’s not respectable, that’s why. What bard would compose an epic about our deeds and write about lace?”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“always comes to those who wait. The trick is to find happiness in the brief gaps between disasters.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“pity when we are at war with the most deadly enemy in our history—the same enemy who exterminated nearly every one of your kind, and who also killed your Rider. Glaedr’s fury was volcanic. Black and terrible, it battered against Eragon with such force, he felt as if the fabric of his being might split asunder, like a sail caught in the wind. On the other side of the field, he saw men drop their weapons and clutch at their heads, grimacing with pain. My self-pity? said Glaedr, forcing out each word, and each word sounding like a pronouncement of doom. In the recesses of the dragon’s mind, Eragon sensed something unpleasant taking shape that, if allowed to reach fruition, might be the cause of much”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“Instead, you must strive to be calm, even if a hundred ravening enemies are snapping at your heels. Empty your mind and allow it to become like a tranquil pool that reflects everything around it and yet remains untouched by its surroundings.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“Anger has its place, but it will not help you here. The way of the warrior is the way of knowing. If that knowledge requires you to use anger, then you use anger, but you cannot wrest forth knowledge by losing your temper. Pain and frustration will be your only reward if you try.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“not watering the ground with the sap of men’s limbs.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“not like this. There must be someone else in the Varden who would be better suited to the task. What about Martland Redbeard?” Nasuada made a dismissive motion. “He can’t ride at full gallop with only one hand.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“Because you can’t argue with all of the fools in the world. It’s easier to let them have their way, then trick them when they’re not paying attention.” Brom opened his hand, and a pile of coins glinted in the light.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“it is a better world. A place where we are responsible for our own actions, where we can be kind to one another because we want to and because it is the right thing to do instead of being frightened into behaving by the threat of divine punishment. I won’t tell you what to believe, Eragon. It is far better to be taught to think critically and then be allowed to make your own decisions than to have someone else’s notions thrust upon you. You asked after our religion, and I have answered you true. Make of it what you will.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“He bent and plucked a tooth, a molar, from the dirt.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“I do not want him to die. No elf does. However, if every waking moment is a torment to him, then won’t it be better for him to seek release?” Neither”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“staying alive.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance

“Jörmundur”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon / Eldest / Brisingr / Inheritance