Quotes by Christopher Paolini

Shall we dance,friend of my heart?We shall, little one.

Letsss just kill him, said the shorter Razac. He has caused us much grief. The taller one ran his finger down his sword. A good plan. But remember, the kings instructions were to keep them alive.-from Eragon, Chapter Title: The Razacs Revenge.

Leave the dead to the Earth. They are not for us.

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I cannot pretend that I regard this with favor, but the purpose of life is not what we want but what needs to be done.

Come, kiss me sweet, and then let us return to bed, for I am tired, and I would sleep.

In El-harím, there lived a man, a man with yellow eyes.To me, he said, Beware the whispers, for they whisper lies.Do not wrestle with the demons of the dark,Else upon your mind theyll place a mark;Do not listen to the shadows of the deep,Else they haunt you even when you sleep.

Power without moral direction is the most dangerous force in the world.

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.

The greatest enemy is one that has nothing to lose.

Im not fighting for myself anymore.... It makes a difference.

I won’t tell you what to believe, Eragon. It is far better to be taught to think critically and then be allowed to make your own decisions than to have someone else’s notions thrust upon you.

He bent his gaze sternly on them. First, let no one rule your mind or body. Take special care that your thoughts remain unfettered. One may be a free man and yet be bound tighter than a slave. Give men your ear, but not your heart. Show respect for those in power, but dont follow them blindly. Judge with logic and reason, but comment not.Consider none 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 beliefs 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 powerful took to unlock a heart or gain forgiveness. Thats all I have to say. He seemed slightly self-conscious of his speech.

They may fight with us, but they dont fight for us.

Then forgive him. And if you cant forgive, at least forget, for he meant you no harm, however rash that act was.

On the beach, Roran stood alone, watching them go. Then he threw back his head and uttered a long, aching cry, and the night echoed with the sound of his loss.

Everyone dies alone, Eragon. Whether you are a king on a battlefield or a lowly peasant lying in bed among your family, no one can accompany you into the void.

When you can have anything you want by uttering a few words, the goal matters not, only the journey to it.

Magic is the art of thinking, not strength or language.

He inclined his head ever so slightly, displaying with his bearing the supreme confidence, even arrogance, that is the sole providence of cats, dragons, and certain highborn women.