--- title: "21 Said Quotes By Christopher Paolini" description: "21 Said quotes by Christopher Paolini. Plus more from Christopher Paolini and more Said sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce5/christopher-paolini-622_chance_it-s-like-trying-to-herd-a-flock-of-gees_2963047.jpg" --- > [It’s like trying to herd a flock of geese,” said Orik. “They’re always trying to go off on their own, they make…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/it-s-like-trying-to-herd-a-flock-of-geese-said-orik-they-re-always/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce5/christopher-paolini-622_chance_it-s-like-trying-to-herd-a-flock-of-gees_2963047.jpg) > [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/eragon-looked-back-at-him-confused-i-don-t-understand-of-course-you/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/538/christopher-paolini-622_confused_eragon-looked-back-at-him-confused-i-don_2863459.jpg) > [“No, he said, we are not alone. I have you, and you have me. And there is Arya and Nasuada and Orik,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/no-he-said-we-are-not-alone-i-have-you-and-you-have-me-and-there-is/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/74e/christopher-paolini-622_alone_no-he-said-we-are-not-alone-i-have-you-a_1195518.png) > [If he fancied her anymore," Saphira said to both Eragon and Roran, "I'd be trying to kiss Arya myself." "Saphira!" Mortified, Eragon…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/if-he-fancied-her-anymore-saphira-said-to-both-eragon-and-roran-i-d/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d90/christopher-paolini-622_eragon_if-he-fancied-her-anymore-saphira-said-t_13402.jpg) > [He tapped one of the ivory spikes between his legs and said, 'There be as good a way to lose your manhood…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/he-tapped-one-of-the-ivory-spikes-between-his-legs-and-said-there-be/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6a1/christopher-paolini-622_ivory_he-tapped-one-of-the-ivory-spikes-betwee_2101354.png) > [Then, as they stood there, struggling back and forth without avail, Eragon said in a low fierce voice, "I...see...you." A bright spark…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/then-as-they-stood-there-struggling-back-and-forth-without-avail/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e0/christopher-paolini-622_eragon_then-as-they-stood-there-struggling-back_1982069.png) > [For her, choices were simple; either there was an action she could take to improve the situation, in which case she took…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/for-her-choices-were-simple-either-there-was-an-action-she-could-take/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f66/christopher-paolini-622_action_for-her-choices-were-simple-either-there_2242779.png) > [What have you done?' he said, his voice hollow and strained. He stepped back and put his fists to his temples. 'What…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/what-have-you-done-he-said-his-voice-hollow-and-strained-he-stepped/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0b4/christopher-paolini-622_done_what-have-you-done-he-said-his-voice-hol_2729324.png) > [What a strange expression said the herbalist who would compare themselves to chopped liver in the first place? If you have to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/what-a-strange-expression-said-the-herbalist-who-would-compare/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/586/christopher-paolini-622_chopped-liver_what-a-strange-expression-said-the-herba_1402833.png) > [Let'sss just kill him," said the shorter Ra'zac. "He has caused us much grief." The taller one ran his finger down his…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/let-sss-just-kill-him-said-the-shorter-ra-zac-he-has-caused-us-much/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/340/christopher-paolini-622_alive_let-sss-just-kill-him-said-the-shorter-r_404318.png) > [The debate raged on for so long, at last Saphira had interrupted with a roar that shook the walls of the command…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/the-debate-raged-on-for-so-long-at-last-saphira-had-interrupted-with/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b55/christopher-paolini-622_arguing_the-debate-raged-on-for-so-long-at-last_1018859.png) > [She gave him a wan smile. "And then you came, Eragon. You and Saphira. After hope had deserted me and I was…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/she-gave-him-a-wan-smile-and-then-you-came-eragon-you-and-saphira/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c28/christopher-paolini-622_dragons_she-gave-him-a-wan-smile-and-then-you-ca_1774569.jpg) > [See this pebble?" "Yes." "Take it." Eragon did and stared at the unremarkable lump. It was dull black, smooth, and as large…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/see-this-pebble-yes-take-it-eragon-did-and-stared-at-the-unremarkable/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d3f/christopher-paolini-622_black_see-this-pebble-yes-take-it-eragon-did-a_417849.jpg) > [As they spread out their blankets, Saphira commented with satisfaction, We are becoming more powerful, Eragon, both of us. Soon no one…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/as-they-spread-out-their-blankets-saphira-commented-with-satisfaction/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/04d/christopher-paolini-622_able_as-they-spread-out-their-blankets-saphir_2634238.png) > [Saphira waved her tail, the tip whistling loudly. "I'm not asking you to. However, if we attack first, we may gain the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/saphira-waved-her-tail-the-tip-whistling-loudly-i-m-not-asking-you-to/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6a/christopher-paolini-622_able_saphira-waved-her-tail-the-tip-whistling_471175.png) > [In El-harím, there lived a man, a man with yellow eyes. To me, he said, "Beware the whispers, for they whisper lies.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/in-el-har-m-there-lived-a-man-a-man-with-yellow-eyes-to-me-he-said/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/606/christopher-paolini-622_dark_in-el-har-m-there-lived-a-man-a-man-with_3050811.jpg) > [We are about to change history, said Saphira. We’re throwing ourselves off a cliff without knowing how deep the water below is.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/we-are-about-to-change-history-said-saphira-we-re-throwing-ourselves/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f5e/christopher-paolini-622_cliffs_we-are-about-to-change-history-said-saph_26588.png) > [From now on, I promise I wil consult with you before I do anything you don't expect. Is that acceptable? Only if…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/from-now-on-i-promise-i-wil-consult-with-you-before-i-do-anything-you/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9fa/christopher-paolini-622_consult_from-now-on-i-promise-i-wil-consult-with_1331992.png) > [Only if you are afraid of looking foolish, and I would have looked far more foolish if I persisted with an erroneous…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/only-if-you-are-afraid-of-looking-foolish-and-i-would-have-looked-far-2/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/92e/christopher-paolini-622_belief_only-if-you-are-afraid-of-looking-foolis_2435101.png) > [As he was about to leave, she said, "Murtagh." He paused and turned to regard her. She hesitated for a moment, then…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/as-he-was-about-to-leave-she-said-murtagh-he-paused-and-turned-to/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/176/christopher-paolini-622_answers_as-he-was-about-to-leave-she-said-murtag_1159203.png) > [You'll enjoy it. There is much you can learn from books and scrolls," said Jeod. He gestured at the walls. "These books…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/you-ll-enjoy-it-there-is-much-you-can-learn-from-books-and-scrolls/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c70/christopher-paolini-622_bibliophiles_you-ll-enjoy-it-there-is-much-you-can-le_1882680.jpg) ## Other authors on Said ## More by Christopher Paolini > [Life is pain...anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/life-is-pain-anyone-who-tells-you-otherwise-is-selling-something/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) > [“Understanding breeds empathy.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/understanding-breeds-empathy/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) > [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/if-he-fancied-her-anymore-saphira-said-to-both-eragon-and-roran-i-d/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) > [“Clear your mind of such thoughts. They cannot be answered and will make you no happier.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/clear-your-mind-of-such-thoughts-they-cannot-be-answered-and-will/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) > [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/we-are-about-to-change-history-said-saphira-we-re-throwing-ourselves/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) > [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/i-don-t-discuss-my-own-beliefs-in-public-but-i-will-say-the-beliefs-i/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) > [I've never been helpless, I just have powerful enemies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/i-ve-never-been-helpless-i-just-have-powerful-enemies/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) > [“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.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/islanzadi-sighed-and-suddenly-appeared-tired-ormomis-may-have-been/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) > [Regardless of whether I can shift my affections to another - and the heart, as you observed, is a notoriously fickle beast - the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/regardless-of-whether-i-can-shift-my-affections-to-another-and-the/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) > [“You worry about a crack in the floor while the whole mountain is about to come down on us!”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/you-worry-about-a-crack-in-the-floor-while-the-whole-mountain-is/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) > [“The only thing she could be certain of was that she existed. All else was suspect, even her own thoughts.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/the-only-thing-she-could-be-certain-of-was-that-she-existed-all-else/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) > [“But you possess one quality that no one else does. Oh? Your identity. Your history, deeds and situation. Use those to shape your creation…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/but-you-possess-one-quality-that-no-one-else-does-oh-your-identity/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) > [“Left weaponless, Roran was forced to retreat before the remaining soldier. He stumbled over a corpse, cutting his calf on a sword as he…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/left-weaponless-roran-was-forced-to-retreat-before-the-remaining/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) > [“Let go of your worries and focus only on the task at hand. The future will be what it will, and fretting about it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/let-go-of-your-worries-and-focus-only-on-the-task-at-hand-the-future/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) > [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.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/i-ve-always-been-very-grateful-that-enough-people-have-enjoyed/) [Christopher Paolini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-paolini/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/said/christopher-paolini/#itemlist", "name": "21 Said Quotes By Christopher Paolini", "numberOfItems": 21, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "It’s like trying to herd a flock of geese,” said Orik. “They’re always trying to go off on their own, they make an obnoxious noise, and they’ll bite your hand first chance they get.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Christopher Paolini" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/it-s-like-trying-to-herd-a-flock-of-geese-said-orik-they-re-always/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce5/christopher-paolini-622_chance_it-s-like-trying-to-herd-a-flock-of-gees_2963047.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce5/christopher-paolini-622_chance_it-s-like-trying-to-herd-a-flock-of-gees_2963047.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce5/christopher-paolini-622_chance_it-s-like-trying-to-herd-a-flock-of-gees_2963047.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“It’s like trying to herd a flock of geese,” said Orik. “They’re always trying to go off on their own, they…” — Christopher Paolini", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "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 not the other way around.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Christopher Paolini" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-paolini/eragon-looked-back-at-him-confused-i-don-t-understand-of-course-you/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/538/christopher-paolini-622_confused_eragon-looked-back-at-him-confused-i-don_2863459.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/538/christopher-paolini-622_confused_eragon-looked-back-at-him-confused-i-don_2863459.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/538/christopher-paolini-622_confused_eragon-looked-back-at-him-confused-i-don_2863459.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Eragon looked back at him, confused. \"I don't understand.\" \"Of course you don't,\" said Brom impatiently…” — Christopher Paolini", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“No, he said, we are not alone. 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Then she said, I am sore and tired, and Eragon is doing a poor job of explaining himself. We have better things to do than stand around yammering like jackdaws, no? ... Good now listen to me. 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