“If I have become my father, then I shall have my father's blade. Thorn is my dragon, and a thorn he shall… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
As he was about to leave, she said, "Murtagh." He paused and turned to regard her. She hesitated for a moment, then… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
When you teach them-teach them not to fear. Fear is good in small amounts, but when it is a constant, pounding companion,… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
“The way the Rider flourished his sword afterward- spinning it in a quick circle by his side- suddenly seemed familiar to Eragon,… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
I'm not the person I once was. I have Thorn now, and... I'm not fighting for myself anymore....It makes a difference....I used… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
You must be willing to protect yourself and what you cherish, no matter what the cost. — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
“Do you think I enjoy this? My life has been threatened from the day I was born! All of my waking hours… — 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
