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
eragon asking-for-forgiveness permission
It's better to ask forgiveness than permission. - Brom
magic teeth would-be
How noble. Oh we would fell many...-you with magic and blade, whilst my weapons would be tooth and claw-but it would be futile in the end. They are too numerous.... We cannot defeat them, only be defeated. - Saphira
fate hands worry
...life is in Fate's hands now. You made your choice to stay... it's too late to change that, so stop agonizing over it.... You're making my scales itch. Saphira, from "Eragon
pain pay too-much
Life is both pain and pleasure. If this is the price you must pay for the hours you enjoy, is it too much?
kings revenge grief
Let'sss just kill him," said the shorter Ra'zac. "He has caused us much grief." The taller one ran his finger down his sword. "A good plan. But remember, the king's instructions were to keep them alive." -from Eragon, Chapter Title: The Ra'zac's Revenge.
heart littles my-heart
Shall we dance,friend of my heart?" We shall, little one.
land poverty custodians
But ask yourself this Eragon: If gods exist, have they been good custodians of alagaesia? Death, sickness, poverty, tyranny and countless other miseries stalk the land. If this is the handiwork of divine beings, then they are to be rebelled against and overthrown, not given obeisance, obedience, and reverance.
smart humor attention
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.
winning sky eragon
Into the sky to win or die.
song eldest lamentation
The songs of the dead are the lamentations of the living.
courage real believe
Keep in mind that many people have died for their beliefs; it's actually quite common. The real courage is in living and suffering for what you believe.
perfect faces painting
Her sculptured face was as perfect as a painting.
ivory way legs
He tapped one of the ivory spikes between his legs and said, 'There be as good a way to lose your manhood as ever I've seen'.
wise littles belief
Only if you are afraid of looking foolish, and I would have looked far more foolish if I persisted with an erroneous belief.' Eragon said. Why, little one, you just said something wise!'Saphira teased.