Christopher Paolini
Christopher Paolini
Christopher James Paolini is an American author. He is best known as the author of the Inheritance Cycle, which consists of the books Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr and Inheritance. He currently lives in Paradise Valley, Montana, where he wrote his first book...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth17 November 1983
CityLos Angeles, CA
CountryUnited States of America
Christopher Paolini quotes about
enemy nothing-to-lose loses
The greatest enemy is one that has nothing to lose.
simple choices noise
For her, choices were simple; either there was an action she could take to improve the situation, in which case she took it, or there was not, and everything else said on the subject was so much meaningless noise.
taken son thinking
She gave him a wan smile. "And then you came, Eragon. You and Saphira. After hope had deserted me and I was about to be taken to Galbatorix in Uru'baen, a Rider appeared to rescue me. A rider and a dragon!" "And Morzan's son," he said. "Both of Morzan's sons." "Describe it how you will, it was such an improbable rescue, I occasionally think that I did go mad and that I've imagined everything since.
uncles heart rebuilding
They asked him for help rebuilding the farm, but e only shook his head with a pang of longing in his heart. I'm tracking your killers",he whispered to his uncle.-Eragon
quiet donkey
...even the donkeys were quiet.
fighting may eldest
They may fight with us, but they don't fight for us.
like-you eragon beaten
It s funny to see a hatchling like you beaten by the old one.
names trying males
That s the problem I ve been choosing male names. You are a she! [To Saphira, while trying to choose her name.]
bibliophiles
I'm afraid I've degenerated into a bibliophile.
tails accidents bites
Go slowly, so that you do not bite your tail by accident.
greatness imagination thoughtfulness
...but anyone with the time and the inclination can acquire technical proficiency. To achieve greatness, though, that requires artistry. That requires imagination and thoughtfulness...
eragon show-respect shows
Show respect for those in power, but do not follow them blindly.
cost matter cherish
You must be willing to protect yourself and what you cherish, no matter what the cost.
expression interesting firsts
What a strange expression said the herbalist who would compare themselves to chopped liver in the first place? If you have to to choose an organ why not pick a gallbladder or a thymus gland instead? Much more interesting than a liver. Or what about chopped t-