Because you can't argue with all the fools in the world. It's easier to let them have their way, then trick them… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
It was as if his point of view had, within seconds, gone from that of an ant to that of an eagle.… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
The whole of the world could be deduced from the smallest grain of sand, if one studied it closely enough. — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
Wind howled throught the night, carrying the scent that would change the world. — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
A hatchling, that is what you are. A hatchling struggling into the world. I may be younger than you in years, but… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
It never struck me as interesting that I didn't go to school - we had our own little world. I always thought… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
Perhaps not one religion contains all of the truth of the world. Perhaps every religion contains fragments of the truth, and it… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
It is a better world. A place where we ate responsible for our actions, where we can be kind to one another… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
“I agree that is it important to be of a virtuous nature, but I would also contend that if you had to… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
The name, his true name, was weaker and more flawed than he would have liked, and he hated himself for that, but… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
I cannot prove that gods do not exist. Nor can I prove that the world and everything in it was not created… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
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… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share
“Clear your mind of such thoughts. They cannot be answered and will make you no happier.” — Christopher Paolini Copy Share
We are about to change history, said Saphira. We’re throwing ourselves off a cliff without knowing how deep the water below is. Ah, but… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share
I don't discuss my own beliefs in public, but I will say the beliefs I've given my characters do not necessarily represent what I… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share
“Islanzadi sighed, and suddenly appeared tired. “Ormomis may have been your proper teacher, but you have proved yourself to be Brom’s heir, not Oromis’s.… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share
Regardless of whether I can shift my affections to another - and the heart, as you observed, is a notoriously fickle beast - the… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share
“You worry about a crack in the floor while the whole mountain is about to come down on us!” — Christopher Paolini Copy Share
“The only thing she could be certain of was that she existed. All else was suspect, even her own thoughts.” — Christopher Paolini Copy Share
“But you possess one quality that no one else does. Oh? Your identity. Your history, deeds and situation. Use those to shape your creation… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share
“Left weaponless, Roran was forced to retreat before the remaining soldier. He stumbled over a corpse, cutting his calf on a sword as he… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share
“Let go of your worries and focus only on the task at hand. The future will be what it will, and fretting about it… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share
I've always been very grateful that enough people have enjoyed reading what I've written that I've been able to pursue writing professionally. — Christopher Paolini Copy Share
