Not anymore. I'm afraid I've degenerated into a bibliophile." "A what?" asked Eragon. "One who loves books," explained Jeod. — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
Until we invent telepathy, books are our best choice for understanding the rest of humanity. — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
I have 20 or 30 books completely plotted out in my mind - mysteries, thrillers, horror, romance, science fiction. You name it. — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
I love telling stories and I love writing so the fact that I can do it professionally is something that I've always… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
“Book should go where they will be most appreciated, and not sit unread, gathering dust on a forgotten shelf, don't you agree?” — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
It's amazing that a man who is dead can talk to people through these pages. As long as this books survives, his… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
If I spent my time worrying about what other people would think of my work, I would be too self-conscious to write. — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
Books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life. — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
If you want to be a professional writer then you need to write consistently. Inspiration strikes about once every blue moon which,… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
Just writing a lot doesn't necessarily make you a better writer. You have to hear yourself as a writer, and the best… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
“Books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life." The most importnant truth in… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
The advantage of writing from experience is that it often provides you with details that you would never think of yourself, no… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
You'll enjoy it. There is much you can learn from books and scrolls," said Jeod. He gestured at the walls. "These books… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
“There is much you can learn from books and scrolls. These books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
“Books should go where they will be most appreciated, and not sit unread, gathering dust on a forgotten shelf” — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
“books should go where they will be most appreciated, not sit unread, gathering dust on a foreign shelf, don't you agree?” — 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
