Quotes by Christopher Paolini

“One of the players was named Eragon, ... Much to my horror, he was actually pretty good and I found a message flashed across the screen -- You have been killed by Eragon. That was when I realized how big this has gotten.”

“Im flattered to be compared to (J.K.) Rowling because I think shes done an incredible amount for readers and fantasy. Im a huge fan of hers, ... But the story and the world that I write about is completely different from Hogwarts and present-day Britain.”

“You must be willing to protect yourself and what you cherish, no matter what the cost.”

“I didnt have a lot to do. Dad felt I was too young to go to college; I didnt have a job, and the nearest town was some 20 miles away. I needed a way of entertaining myself. Writing was what I settled on.”

“If you ever kill off Saphira, I will hunt you down.”

“And what I hoped, and what I still hope, is that within those familiar elements Im able to provide a unique twist. If theres anything thats truly unique about the series, what Im most proud of is Eragons relationship with Saphira.”

“Eragon started as me but ended up evolving into his very own character, ... Even as he has gone through his coming-of-age story, the process of writing and publishing these novels has been my own coming-of-age story. There are parallels between my own experience and Eragons, but fortunately, I dont have people charging at me with swords.”

“At this point, ... it would take an extraordinary experience to get me back in that costume!”

“During that entire year, ... my parents didnt get any income from any other endeavors, so when we took it on the road, it was do or die. I was doing three to four one-hour presentations each day.”

“I certainly give credit to my parents,”

Those whom we most love are often the most alien to us.

Its impossible to go through life unscathed. Nor should you want to. By the hurts we accumulate, we measure both our follies and our accomplishments.

Live in the present, remember the past, and fear not the future, for it doesnt exist and never shall. There is only now.

Without fear there cannot be courage.

Consider non your superior, whatever their rank or station in life. Treat all fairly or they will seek revenge. Be careful with your money. Hold fast to your belief and others will listen. he continued at a slower pace, of the affairs of love ... my only advice is to be honest. thats your most powerfull too to unlock a heart or gain forgiveness. that is all i have to sayGarrow to Roran p 64

Because you cant argue with all the fools in the world. Its easier to let them have their way, then trick them when theyre not paying attention.

People have an annoying habit of remembering things they shouldnt.

Eragon looked back at him, confused. I dont understand.Of course you dont, said Brom impatiently. Thats why Im teaching you and not the other way around.

Ah, pay no heed if your enemies laugh. Theyll not be able to once you lop off their heads.

Saphira waved her tail, the tip whistling loudly. Im not asking you to. However, if we attack first, we may gain the advantage. Have you gone crazy? Theyll... Eragons voice trailed off as he thought about it. They wont be able to do a thing. Exactly, said Saphira. We can inflict lots of damage from a safe height. Lets drop rocks on them!