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
believe thinking taught
It is better to be taught to think critically than to be told on what to believe.
teacher writing school
Personally, I had a great education. My mum was a trained teacher, a Montessori teacher, and I know that I could not have written 'Eragon' if I had gone into a public school system because I would have just been too busy attending classes and doing homework - I wouldn't have had the time to write.
eye through-my-eyes
You've seen things through my eyes.
flattery enjoy courses
Of course you like him; everyone enjoys flattery.
too-late late
Too late. It's hatched.
revenge heart advice
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
woe foolish
It is foolish to conjure up woe where none exists.
worry pages finding-peace
do not worry about these things. find peace in where and what you are ~saphira to eragon page 429
confused teaching way
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.
talons saphira
With her jaws and talons, Saphira tore through an Urgal.
eye blow saws
From the corner of his eye, Eragon saw Orik hewing Urgal necks with mighty blows of his ax.
love-you eragon pins
If anything happens, I'm going to pin you to my back and never let you off." I love you too." - Saphira and Eragon
hurt hands half
Half way down, he encountered Saphira, who had jammed her head and neck as far up the stair as she could, gouging the wood in her frenzy. Little one. She flicked out her tongue and caught him on the hand with its rough tip. He smiled. Then she arched her neck and tried to pull back, but to no avail. What's wrong? I'm stuck. You're... He could not help it;he laughed even though it hurt. The situation was too absurd.
crazy rocks voice
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!