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Christopher Paolini, Brisingr Quotes: A person must earn enlightenment, Eragon. It is not handed down to you by others, regardless of how revered they be.
         

A person must earn enlightenment, Eragon. It is not handed down to you by others, regardless of how revered they be.


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