Quotes from Christopher Paolini

I sat through darkness once before.. I would not, could not endure it again.

reasons of his own. After Eragon agrees, Brom gives him the sword Zar'roc, which was once a Rider's blade, though he refuses to say how he acquired it. Eragon learns much from Brom during their travels, including how to fight with swords and use magic. Eventually, they lose the Ra'zac's trail and visit the city of Teirm, where Brom believes

Expectations of what could be or what should be are the most common sources of our discontent.

Sometimes the universe decided to rip apart your life and stomp on the pieces, and there wasn't a damn thing you could do about it except say, Now what?

There were, she thought, many different types of nightmares in the galaxy.

Perhaps it existed only to stand in contrast with the whole nature, as if to say, We were here. Alex wasn't sure if the thought was morbid or inspiring.

That was the moment he had fallen for her. It wasn't love at first sight. Hell, it wasn't even lust at first sight. But it was close enough.

I may be younger than you in years, but I am ancient in my thoughts - Saphira

Lense–Thirring effect, aka: frame-dragging).

The world is stretched thin, Eragon. Soon it will snap and madness will burst forth. What you feel is what we dragons feel and what the elves feel—the inexorable march of grim fate as the end of our age approaches. Weep for those who will die in the chaos that shall consume Alagaësia. And hope that we may win a brighter future by the strength of your sword and shield and my fangs and talons.

You're angry with the Empire for treating people unfairly, a legitimate concern, but a government cannot please everyone. There will inevitably be arguments and conflicts

Beware of losing your way, for you are one of the few who are truly free to choose their own fate. That freedom is a gift, but also a responsibility more binding than chains

The pain is of our own making, Kira." He pressed a finger against her forehead. "It only hurts as much as we let it.

Because," said Sparrow, massaging her side, where she'd been injured, "I can't fight like this." "You shouldn't have to. Besides, we've got the UMC with us." Sparrow snorted. "You grow up on a colony or what?" "Yeah. What's that got to do with it?" "Then you ought to know you can't offload responsibility on someone else. You have to be able to take care of yourself when shit goes down.

Let me tell you. The military accepts everyone who volunteers, assuming they meet the basic requirements. That means, at one end of the spectrum, you get people who would just as soon cut your throat as shake your hand. And at the other end of the spectrum, you get people so timid they wouldn't hurt a fly. And what the military does is teach both of them how and when to apply violence.

Mieux vaut mourir en plein vol que de périr écrasé au sol

to care for another and be cared for in return- that was the closest any person might come to heaven.

She was a tiny cocoon suspended in the center of silvery wings, a potential surrounded by actuality. A seed unplanted and drifting on the wind.

Meaning comes from purpose.…

Aku percaya bahwa kau memercayai apa yang kau ucapkan, tapi bukan berarti kata-katamu benar - Glaedr

Atra esterní ono thelduin / Mon'ranr lifa unin hjarta onr / Un du evarínya ono varda Che la fortuna ti assista / che la pace regni nel tuo cuore / e che le stelle ti proteggano

The worth is in the act. Your worth halts when you surrender the will to change and experience life.

If you wish to remain above the forces here, do not let anyone's disapproval dictate your actions.

Keep in mind that many people have died for their beliefs; it's actually quite common. The real courage is in living and suffering for what you believe