Inspirational quotes by Christopher Paolini.
Those whom we most love are often the most alien to us.
It's 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 doesn't 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 say"Garrow to Roran p 64
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.
People have an annoying habit of remembering things they shouldn't.
Eragon looked back at him, confused. "I don't understand.""Of course you don't," said Brom impatiently. "That's why I'm teaching you and not the other way around.
Ah, pay no heed if your enemies laugh. They'll not be able to once you lop off their heads.
Saphira waved her tail, the tip whistling loudly. "I'm not asking you to. However, if we attack first, we may gain the advantage." "Have you gone crazy? They'll..." Eragon's voice trailed off as he thought about it. "They won't be able to do a thing." "Exactly," said Saphira. "We can inflict lots of damage from a safe height." "Let's drop rocks on them!
You would be amazed how many magicians have died after being bitten by mad rabbits. It's far more common than you might think. -Angela the Herbalist
If you don't make a few ememies now and then, you're a coward-or worse. Besides, it as worth it to see his reaction. Oh, he was angry!- Angela to Eragon
Perhaps not one religion contains all of the truth of the world. Perhaps every religion contains fragments of the truth, and it is our responsibility to identify those fragments and piece them together.
As far as I am concerned, philosophic questioning is just as likely to make you confused and depressed as it is to improve your condition.
Go slowly, so that you do not bite your tail by accident.
Wise? No, I simply learned to think.
The future will be what it will, and fretting about it will only make your fears more likely to come true.
He's acting as foolish as a kitten... but then, everyone's entitled to a little foolishness once in a while.
They were quiet for a while, eating, then Oromis asked, "Can you tell me, What is the most important mental tool a person can possess?"It was a serious question, and Eragon considered it for a reasonable span before he ventured to say, "Determination."Oromis tore the loaf in half with his long white fingers. "I can understand why you arrived at that conclusion-determination has served you well in your adventures-but no. I meant the tool most necessary to choose the best course of action in any given situation. Determination is as common among men who are dull and foolish as it is among those who are brilliant intellects. So, no, determination cannot be what we're looking for.
I cannot pretend that I regard this with favor, but the purpose of life is not to do what we want but what needs to be done. This is what fate demands of us. - Oromis
Understanding breeds empathy.
Ignorance, fear, hate: these are our enemies. Deny them with all your might. -Oromis
If you wish to be happy,Eragon, Think not of what is to come nor of that which you have no control over but rather of the now and that which you are able to change
Death is part of who we are. It guidesus. It shapes us. It drives us to madness. Can you still be human if you have no mortal end
How terrible," said Eragon, "to die alone, separate even from the one who is closest to you."
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