Christopher Paolini Quotes

Sword, I name thee Brisingr! And with a sound of rushing wind the blade burst into flame, an envelope of sapphire-blue fire writhing about the razor-sharp steel.

...even the smallest of the starlings' concerns grew in importance until it seemed equal to the worries of kings.

Love can be a terrible curse, Eragon. It can make you overlook even the largest flaws in a person's behavior.

Applied properly, it [logic] can overcome any lack of wisdom, which one only gains through age and experience.

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.

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.

Let no man, in whatever rank or superiority, control your mind and tell you what to do

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

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

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.

May your swords stay sharp -Brom

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.

It's overwhelming. I feel as if I am living in an illusion a dream where all things are possible. Amazing things do happen I know but always to someone else always in some far off place and time.

It s funny to see a hatchling like you beaten by the old one.

Don't defoul the air. It ill becomes you. - Oromis

If you don't make a few ememies now and then, you're a coward-or worse. Besides, it as worth it to see his reaction. Oh, he was angry! - Angela to Eragon

I always say, better ask forgiveness than permission.

The purpose of life is not to do what we want but what needs to be done.

Until we invent telepathy, books are our best choice for understanding the rest of humanity.

When you can have anything you want by uttering a few words, the goal matters not, only the journey to it.

Magic is the art of thinking, not strength or language.

When you teach them-teach them not to fear. Fear is good in small amounts, but when it is a constant, pounding companion, it cuts away at who you are and makes it hard to do what you know is right.

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.

Treat all fairly or they will seek revenge.

The poison dart hidden in the raisin tart.

Not anymore. I'm afraid I've degenerated into a bibliophile." "A what?" asked Eragon. "One who loves books," explained Jeod.

Moderation is a wiser policy than zealotry

It is better to be taught to think critically than to be told on what to believe.

Pain is pain. It needs no description.

...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

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.

If any honor existed in war, it was in fighting to protect others from harm

They may fight with us, but they don't fight for us.

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

Fame or infamy, either one is preferable to being forgotten when you have passed from this realm.

Of the affairs of love ... my only advice is to be honest. That's your most powerful tool to unlock a heart or gain forgiveness.

But anyone with the time and the inclination can acquire technical proficiency. To achieve greatness, though, that requires artistry. That requires imagination and thoughtfulness.

You cannot miss what you have never had.

One part brave, three parts fool!

The deeds of the children are a testament to the upbringing they received from their parents.

It's better to ask forgiveness than permission. - Brom

What have you done?' he said, his voice hollow and strained. He stepped back and put his fists to his temples. 'What have you done!' With an effort, Eragon said, 'Made you understand.

The songs of the dead are the lamentations of the living.

Shall we dance,friend of my heart?" We shall, little one.

Life is both pain and pleasure. If this is the price you must pay for the hours you enjoy, is it too much?

Do not dwell on what once was, but rather look forward and ponder how you can make the future brighter

The greatest enemy is one that has nothing to lose.

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

I'm the sort of person that starts digging a hole and doesn't stop until it's finished.

I took a bunch of pictures. You can see 'em on my MySpace page, along with my favorite songs and movies and things that other people have created but that I use to express my individualism.