Christopher Paolini

Death is part of who we are. It guides

— Christopher Paolini

Who is it who decides that one man should live and another should die? My life wasn't worth any more than his, but he's the one who's buried, while I get to enjoy at least a few more hours above the ground. Is it chance, random and cruel, or is there some purpose or pattern to all this, even if it lies beyond our ken?

— Christopher Paolini

Go slowly, so that you do not bite your tail by accident.

— Christopher Paolini

The advantage of writing from experience is that it often provides you with details that you would never think of yourself, no matter how rich your imagination. And specificity in description is something every writer should strive for.

— Christopher Paolini

Consider non your superior, whatever their rank or station in life. Treat all fairly or they will seek revenge. Be careful with your money. Hold fast to your belief and others will listen." he continued at a slower pace, " of the affairs of love ... my only advice is to be honest. thats your most powerfull too to unlock a heart or gain forgiveness. that is all i have to say"Garrow to Roran p 64

— Christopher Paolini

It never struck me as interesting that I didn't go to school — we had our own little world. I always thought of kids who were going to regular school as if they're the others, the separate ones.

— Christopher Paolini

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

— Christopher Paolini

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

— Christopher Paolini

No-one can function properly without occasional peace and quiet.

— Christopher Paolini

So tell me, is it true that men have ten toes, as is said?

— Christopher Paolini

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

Shall we dance, friend of my heart?

— Christopher Paolini

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

— Christopher Paolini

Those whom we love are often the most alien to us.

— Christopher Paolini

Characters are born from necessity.

— Christopher Paolini

My father's work will not go unfinished, even if it takes me to the grave. That is what I want you, as a rider, to understand. All of Ajihad's plans, all his strategies and goals, they are mine now. I will not fail him by being weak. The empire will be brought down, Galbatorix will with dethroned, and the rightful government will be raised.

— Christopher Paolini

Well, I suppose I won't see you for a while. So farewell, good luck, avoid roasted cabbage, don't eat ear wax, and look on the bright side of life!

— Christopher Paolini

Without fear there cannot be courage.

— Christopher Paolini

How terrible," said Eragon, "to die alone, separate even from the one who is closest to you."

— Christopher Paolini

Personally, I had a great education. My mum was a trained teacher, a Montessori teacher, and I know that I could not have written 'Eragon' if I had gone into a public school system because I would have just been too busy attending classes and doing homework - I wouldn't have had the time to write.

— Christopher Paolini