“Farming is backbreaking work, but at least it is honest labor. This killing isn’t honest. It is thievery… the thievery of men’s… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
If any honor existed in war, it was in fighting to protect others from harm — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
They have not the heart for this battle. So think of your families, think of your homes, and remember it is they… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
He who stands like a pilar dies in battle. He who bends like a reed is triumphant! — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
“A true warrior,” she said, “does not fight because he wishes to but because he has to. A man who yearns for… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
When I saw Fäolin fall, I understood then that the true agony of war isn't being wounded yourself, it's having to watch… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
“The true agony of war isn't being wounded yourself, it's having to watch those you care about being hurt.” — 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
