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“Whatever you make, base it upon that which is most important to you. Only then will it have depth and meaning, and only then will it resonate with others.”

Christopher Paolini book Eldest

Source: Eldest

“Really! Between you and Eragon, I seem to spend most of my time among the Varden healing people to silly to realize they need to avoid getting chopped into tiny little pieces”

Christopher Paolini book Brisingr

Source: Brisingr

“What will happen will happen and I won't waste my time worrying.”

Christopher Paolini book Brisingr

Source: Brisingr

“Pain is pain. It needs no description.”

Christopher Paolini book Brisingr

Source: Brisingr

“How noble. Oh we would fell many…-you with magic and blade, whilst my weapons would be tooth and claw-but it would be futile in the end. They are too numerous…. We cannot defeat them, only be defeated.
- Saphira”

Christopher Paolini book Eragon

Source: Eragon

“My mind is the only sanctuary that has not been stolen from me. Men have tried to breach it before, but I've learned to defend it vigorously, for I am only safe with my innermost thoughts.”

Christopher Paolini (1983) American author

“You've seen things through my eyes.”

Christopher Paolini (1983) American author

“Wind howled throught the night, carrying the scent that would change the world.”

Christopher Paolini book Eragon

Source: Eragon

“On the beach, Roran stood alone, watching them go. Then he threw back his head and uttered a long, aching cry, and the night echoed with the sound of his loss.”

Christopher Paolini book Inheritance

Source: Inheritance

“It is a better world. A place where we ate responsible for our actions, where we can be kind to one another because we want to and becauseit is the right thing to do instead of being frightened into behaving by the threat of divine punishment.”

Christopher Paolini book Eldest

Source: Eldest

“That s the problem I ve been choosing male names. You are a she! [To Saphira, while trying to choose her name. ]”

Christopher Paolini book Eragon

Source: Eragon

“For her, choices were simple; either there was an action she could take to improve the situation, in which case she took it, or there was not, and everything else said on the subject was so much meaningless noise.”

Christopher Paolini book Brisingr

Source: Brisingr

“The future will be what it will, and fretting about it will only make your fears more likely to come true.”

Christopher Paolini book Inheritance

Source: Inheritance

“It's a difficult question and not one you can answer until you're faced with it. 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." -Brom”

Christopher Paolini book Eragon

Source: Eragon

“I know what we do is right but right doesn't always mean easy.”

Christopher Paolini book Brisingr

Source: Brisingr

“I'm afraid I've degenerated into a bibliophile.”

Christopher Paolini book Eragon

Source: Eragon

“Some troubles no one else should have to endure, especially not those you love.”

Christopher Paolini book Brisingr

Source: Brisingr

“Do I look dead to you?!”

Christopher Paolini book Eragon

Eragon

“Then, as they stood there, struggling back and forth without avail, Eragon said in a low fierce voice, "I… see… you."
A bright spark appeared in Arya's eyes, then vanished just as quickly.”

Christopher Paolini book Inheritance

Source: Inheritance

“Her sculptured face was as perfect as a painting.”

Christopher Paolini (1983) American author

Source: Eragon & Eldest