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“People have an annoying habit of remembering things they shouldn't.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“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.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“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.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“The greatest enemy is one that has nothing to lose.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“It's amazing that a man who is dead can talk to people through these pages. As long as this books survives, his ideas live.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“If anything happens, I'm going to pin you to my back and never let you off."
I love you too."
- Saphira and Eragon”
― Christopher Paolini

“Let no man, in whatever rank or superiority, control your mind and tell you what to do”
― Christopher paolini

“The monsters of the mind are far worse than those that actually exist.”
― Christopher Paolini, Brisingr

“Respect the past; you never know how it may affect you.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“Death is part of who we are. It guides
us. It shapes us. It drives us to madness. Can you still be human if you have no mortal end”
― Christopher Paolini, Brisingr

“Keep in mind, Eragon, that no one thinks himself a villain, and few make decisions they think are wrong. A person may dislike his choice, but he will stand by it because, even in the worst circumstances, he believes that it was the best option available to him at the time.”
― Christopher Paolini

“You cannot miss what you have never had.”
― christopher paolini, Eldest

“Define Normal”
― Christopher Paolini

“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.”
― Christopher Paolini, Inheritance

“From now on you're going to have to think. There's a reason why we're born with brains in our heads, not rocks.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“The songs of the dead are the lamentations of the living.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eldest

“To have a child is the greatest honor and responsibility that can be bestowed upon any living being.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“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”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“How terrible," said Eragon, "to die alone, separate even from the one who is closest to you."

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.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eldest

“Only men would think of cutting themselves to determine who the packleader is. Idiots.”
― Christopher Paolini, Brisingr

“Whatever you do, protect those you care for. Without them, life is more miserable than you can imagine.”
― Christopher Paolini, Brisingr

“I didn't think I would ever meet a noble who wasn't corrupt. Now that I have, I find that I prefer them when they're greedy bastards. (Brom to Eragon)”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“My heart died a while back. [Eragon]”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“do not worry about these things. find peace in where and what you are ~saphira to eragon page 429”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“It is better to be taught to think critically than to be told on what to believe.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eldest

“Forgive me if I stare, I knew you were young, but even then I was expecting someone a little more, well, more.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“You cannot learn what you are made of if you rely on anyone or anything else to help you.”
― Christopher Paolini, Inheritance

“Sometimes there are no answers.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“A good compromise leaves everyone angry.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eldest

“Are you willing to die for what you believe in? The real courage is in living and suffering for what you believe.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon