He tapped one of the ivory spikes between his legs and said, 'There be as good a way to lose your manhood… — 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… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
Then, as they stood there, struggling back and forth without avail, Eragon said in a low fierce voice, "I...see...you." A bright spark… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
For her, choices were simple; either there was an action she could take to improve the situation, in which case she took… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
“No, he said, we are not alone. I have you, and you have me. And there is Arya and Nasuada and Orik,… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
It’s like trying to herd a flock of geese,” said Orik. “They’re always trying to go off on their own, they make… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
Eragon looked back at him, confused. "I don't understand." "Of course you don't," said Brom impatiently. "That's why I'm teaching you and… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
From now on, I promise I wil consult with you before I do anything you don't expect. Is that acceptable? Only if… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
Let'sss just kill him," said the shorter Ra'zac. "He has caused us much grief." The taller one ran his finger down his… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
The debate raged on for so long, at last Saphira had interrupted with a roar that shook the walls of the command… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
What a strange expression said the herbalist who would compare themselves to chopped liver in the first place? If you have to… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
In El-harím, there lived a man, a man with yellow eyes. To me, he said, "Beware the whispers, for they whisper lies.… — 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
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
Saphira waved her tail, the tip whistling loudly. "I'm not asking you to. However, if we attack first, we may gain the… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
See this pebble?" "Yes." "Take it." Eragon did and stared at the unremarkable lump. It was dull black, smooth, and as large… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
Only if you are afraid of looking foolish, and I would have looked far more foolish if I persisted with an erroneous… — 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.… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
What have you done?' he said, his voice hollow and strained. He stepped back and put his fists to his temples. 'What… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
As they spread out their blankets, Saphira commented with satisfaction, We are becoming more powerful, Eragon, both of us. Soon no one… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
She gave him a wan smile. "And then you came, Eragon. You and Saphira. After hope had deserted me and I was… — 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
