Quotes from Christopher Paolini

What of it? If you don't make a few enemies every now and then, you're a coward - or worse. Besides, it was worth it to see his reaction.

Because you can't argue with all of the fools in the world. It's easier to let them have their way, then trick them when they're not paying attention." Brom opened his hand, and a pile of coins glinted in the light.

The Urgal rapidly gained ground despite Eragon's efforts; large fangs separated in a soundless bellow.

You were right. But I don't condemn her for it. Trianna deals with the world in the best way she can, as do we all. I understand that, even if I don't approve, and understanding - as Oromis said - breeds empathy.

with him. As Eragon closed the screen to the bedroom, he saw something in the corner that he had missed during his first inspection: a spiral staircase that wound up a dark wood chimney. Thrusting the lantern before him, he cautiously ascended, one

What is the worth in anything we do? The worth is in the act. Your worth halts when you surrender the will to change and experience life. But options are before you; chose one and dedicate yourself to it. The deeds will give you hope and a new purpose

The power escapes me

Roran and Katrina kissed

A beam of moonlight shone through a barred window set high in the wall and fell on her face. A single tear rolled down her cheek, like a liquid diamond.

The Cripple Who Is Whole," murmured

Opposite this was a long bar, a fortress with raised drawbridges that protected casks of lager, ale, and stout from the horde of thirsty men who assailed it from all sides.

I was as mute as a rock lizard?

Bring honor to your clan," said the dwarf.

Eragon had not been close friends with Byrd, but he had known him to be a good man, honest and steadfast, and he remembered Byrd's wife, Felda, and their children with some fondness, for Garrow, Roran, and Eragon had eaten and slept in their house on several occasions. Byrd's death, then, struck Eragon as being particularly cruel, and he felt the watchman's family deserved justice

And Arya! He cringed

Think without thinking, so that you act as if out of instinct and not reason.

bedroom and up the side of the compound to the study. Satisfied? he asked when she arrived. Saphira raked him with her sapphire eyes, then proceeded to scrutinize the walls and furniture.

She was unsurprised to see that the war had resulted in an unprecedented drawing together of humanity. Even the Zarians had put aside their differences with the League in order to join forces against their shared enemies. What was the point of arguing amongst yourselves if the monsters in the dark were attacking?

you are ever faced with this choice, are you willing to die for what you believe in? For that is the only way you will deny him.

long journey and that he should

Only then did Eragon again become aware of Saphira and Glaedr pressing against his consciousness, watching with steadfast attentiveness every thought that flickered through his mind. Both of the dragons were as tense as Eragon had ever felt them. If he were to poke Saphira, he guessed she would be so startled, she would twist herself in circles. And if I were to poke you, nothing would be left but a smear , she commented. Eragon smiled.

Cómo es posible que esta gente viva tranquilamente cuando el sufrimiento a su alrededor es tan evidente?

However, Oromis and I have had centuries to reconcile ourselves with the fact that such a parting is inevitable. No matter how careful we are, if we live long enough, eventually one of us will die. It is not a happy thought, but it is the truth. Such is the way of the world.

He is a man who kicks at cats, said Solembum