Quotes from Christopher Paolini

Just writing a lot doesn't necessarily make you a better writer. You have to hear yourself as a writer, and the best way to do that is to read your writing out loud.

There are decades in the making of the one man of renown; Multitudes that go unnoticed who must wreathe for him a crown.

It is an overactive imagination that turns men into cowards, not a surfeit of fear, as many believe

do not worry about these things. find peace in where and what you are ~saphira to eragon page 429

Find peace in where and what you are.

Atra esterni' ono thelduin Mor' rana li'fa unin hjarta onr Un du evari'nya ono varda (May good fortune rule over you peace live in your heart may the stars watch over you)

The trick is to find happiness in the brief gaps between disasters.

To while away the day contemplating evils that might have been is to poison the happiness we already have.

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 what a glorious flight! (Eragon to Saphira)

Because you can't argue with all the fools in the world. It's easier to let them have their way, then trick them when they're not paying attention.

Without fear there cannot be courage.

The deeds of the children are a testament to the upbringing they received from their parents.

Finding one's place in the world is never easy.Have courage and be true to who you are.Remember, those who dare to be different areOften the ones who change the world.

I find inspiration in many places. Sometimes music gives me the kernel of a story. Sometimes it's dissatisfaction with the plot of a movie or a book that gets me thinking. Sometimes it's love of a movie or book.

I think I learned most from editing, both editing myself and having someone else edit me. It's not always easy to have someone criticize your work, your baby. But if you can swallow your ego, you can really learn from the editing.

Show respect for those in power, but do not follow them blindly.

The trickster, the riddler, the keeper of balance, he of the many faces who finds life in death and who fears no evil; he who walks through doors.

My mind is the only sanctuary that has not been stolen from me. Men have tried to breach it before, but I've learned to defend it vigorously, for I am only safe with my innermost thoughts.

What is the worth of anything we do? The worth is in the act. Your worth halts when you surrender the will to change and experience life

Basically, I would be happy with any profession where I got to be creative and make things.

I built two forges when I was in my teens. I was just really, really into metalworking and making stuff.

....avoid roasted cabbage, do not eat earwax, and look on the bright side of life!" -Angela

The purpose of life is not to do what we want but what needs to be done.

...life is in Fate's hands now. You made your choice to stay... it's too late to change that, so stop agonizing over it.... You're making my scales itch. Saphira, from "Eragon