Christopher Paolini
My mind is the only sanctuary that has not been stolen from me.Collection: Fear
See this pebble?" "Yes." "Take it." Eragon did and stared at the unremarkable lump. It was dull black, smooth, and as large as the end of his thumb. There were countless stones like it on the trail. "This is your training." 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. Now stop talking or we'll never get anywhere.Collection: Confused
Heart broken-he felt a deep ache in his chest, like that of a sore muscle, and each beat of his heart pained himCollection: Heart
As they spread out their blankets, Saphira commented with satisfaction, We are becoming more powerful, Eragon, both of us. Soon no one will be able to stand in our way. Yes, but which way shall we choose? Whichever one we want, she said smugly, settling down for the night.Collection: Powerful
I own a book,' he thought, delighted (Paolini 291).Collection: Book
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?Collection: Fire
Fame or infamy, either one is preferable to being forgotten when you have passed from this realm.Collection: Forgotten
Root of a tree, fruit of a vine, let me pass by this blood of mine.Collection: Roots
Those whom we most love are often the most alien to us.Collection: Family
To while away the day contemplating evils that might have been is to poison the happiness we already have.Collection: Evil
These books are my friends, my companions.Collection: Book
Not anymore. I'm afraid I've degenerated into a bibliophile." "A what?" asked Eragon. "One who loves books," explained Jeod.Collection: Book
I have to admit, that's a remarkable bruise. You should be proud; it's quite a feat to get injured in the manner you did and in that...particular...place.Collection: Bruises
If he 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.Collection: Kissing
Ah, pay no heed if your enemies laugh. They'll not be able to once you lop off their heads.Collection: Attitude
He tapped one of the ivory spikes between his legs and said, 'There be as good a way to lose your manhood as ever I've seen'.Collection: Ivory
She gave him a wan smile. "And then you came, Eragon. You and Saphira. After hope had deserted me and I was about to be taken to Galbatorix in Uru'baen, a Rider appeared to rescue me. A rider and a dragon!" "And Morzan's son," he said. "Both of Morzan's sons." "Describe it how you will, it was such an improbable rescue, I occasionally think that I did go mad and that I've imagined everything since.Collection: Taken
The name, his true name, was weaker and more flawed than he would have liked, and he hated himself for that, but there was also much to admire within it, and the more he thought about it, the more he was able to accept the true nature of his self. He was not the best person in the world, but neither was he the worst.Collection: Self
Characters are born from necessity.Collection: Character
And the ship sailed onward, gliding serenely down the moonlit river toward the dark lands beyond.Collection: Dark
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 piecesCollection: Silly
Why?' - Nasuada 'You know why' - MurtaghCollection: Knows
What will happen will happen and I won't waste my time worrying.Collection: Worry
I am not who I was,' he whispered, gripping the edges of the column, 'but I know who I am.'... 'And I won't give up.Collection: Giving Up
Arya.' He looked down the silvery river and then back at Arya, and he gripped the hilt of Brisingr. He was so full of emotion, he trembled. He did not want to leave, but he knew he must. 'Stay with me-' Her gaze darted up. 'I cannot.' '...stay with me until the first curve in the river.' She hesitated, then nodded.Collection: Curves
You shouldn't let him hit you so much" observed saphira "Yes I realize that'" he growled. "Do you want me to knock him over for you?" "No...not today.Collection: Want
Ajihad: You are an enigma, Eragon, a quandary that no one knows how to solve.Collection: Eragon
...even the smallest of the starlings' concerns grew in importance until it seemed equal to the worries of kings.Collection: Kings
It’s better to be sworn to an honest fool than to a lying scholarCollection: Honesty
besides, how can you cheat a cheater?Collection: Cheater
Eragon cried out, and in his desperation he reached for Saphira and the Eldunarí... and without meaning to, he drew from their stories of energy. And with that energy he cast a spell. It was a spell without words... His was a spell of instinct and emotion; language could not contain it.Collection: Energy
Moderation is a wiser policy than zealotryCollection: Moderation
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.Collection: Confused
Respect the past; you never know how it may affect you.Collection: Past
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!Collection: Crazy
It's better to ask forgiveness than permission. - BromCollection: 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.Collection: Courage
The songs of the dead are the lamentations of the living.Collection: Song
But ask yourself this Eragon: If gods exist, have they been good custodians of alagaesia? Death, sickness, poverty, tyranny and countless other miseries stalk the land. If this is the handiwork of divine beings, then they are to be rebelled against and overthrown, not given obeisance, obedience, and reverance.Collection: Land
Shall we dance,friend of my heart?" We shall, little one.Collection: Heart
Let'sss just kill him," said the shorter Ra'zac. "He has caused us much grief." The taller one ran his finger down his sword. "A good plan. But remember, the king's instructions were to keep them alive." -from Eragon, Chapter Title: The Ra'zac's Revenge.Collection: Kings
If a dragon has already transferred their consciousness to their heart of hearts, then they will die a true death.Collection: Heart
I have 20 or 30 books completely plotted out in my mind – mysteries, thrillers, horror, romance, science fiction. You name it.Collection: Romance
Books should go where they will be most appreciated, and not sit unread, gathering dust on a forgotten shelf, don’t you agree?Collection: Book