“Love, family, accomplishments - they are all torn away, leaving nothing. What is the worth of anything we do? Saphira: The worth… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
Regardless of whether I can shift my affections to another - and the heart, as you observed, is a notoriously fickle beast… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
I find inspiration in many places. Sometimes music gives me the kernel of a story. Sometimes it's dissatisfaction with the plot of… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
I believe, Eragon, that you are full of love and that you are looking for one who will reciprocate your affection. No… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
Consider non your superior, whatever their rank or station in life. Treat all fairly or they will seek revenge. Be careful with… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
Though they live far from the coast, they retain a great fascination and passion for the ocean. The sound of crashing waves,… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
“Casting back her head, Arya gazed up at the twinkling sky, her long neck gold with firelight, her face pale with the… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
Of the affairs of love ... my only advice is to be honest. That's your most powerful tool to unlock a heart… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
Love can be a terrible curse, Eragon. It can make you overlook even the largest flaws in a person's behavior. — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
I warn you, Eragon, beware of whom you fall in love with, for fate seems to have a morbid interest in our… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
For my love, I will wade through an ocean of blood, even if it destroys me — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
“Saphira to Eragon: "If anything happens, I’m going to pin you to my back and never let you off. Eragon: I love… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
Life is pain...anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something — 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 Image
“Clear your mind of such thoughts. They cannot be answered and will make you no happier.” — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
“You worry about a crack in the floor while the whole mountain is about to come down on us!” — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
“The only thing she could be certain of was that she existed. All else was suspect, even her own thoughts.” — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
“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 Image
