Justus Shaffer > Justus's Quotes

“First, let no one rule your mind or body. Take special care that your thoughts remain unfettered... . Give men your ear, but not your heart. Show respect for those in power, but don't follow them blindly. Judge with logic and reason, but comment not. Consider none 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 beliefs and others will listen.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“After all, how can a mere dragon expect to tell a man like yourself what to do? In fact, everyone should stand in awe of your brilliance of finding the only dead end”
― Christopher Paolini

“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”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

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

“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

“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

“Life is pain...anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“See this pebble?"

"Yes."

"Take it." Eragon did and stared at the unremarkable lump. It was dull black, smooth, and as large as the end of his thumb. There were countless stones like it on the trail. "This is your training."

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. Now stop talking or we'll never get anywhere.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“It's a difficult question and not one you can answer until you're faced with it. 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." -Brom”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“I refuse to repent, and I won't plague myself over what is done and past”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“To know who you are without any delusions or sympathy is a moment of revelation that no one experiences unscathed”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“What is possible is subjective. It's a matter of perspective.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“Do not pamper me, human. Elves train both their men and women to fight. I am not one of your helpless females to run away whenever there is danger.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“Why are mortals always so eager to declare things impossible, anyway? It’s not like things do or don’t exist just because you say so.”
― Rachel Aaron, Nice Dragons Finish Last

“I am a mage,” she replied with every ounce of haughtiness three years in a competitive doctoral program had taught her. “We bend the rules of the universe on a daily basis. Presumptuousness is the base line for entry.”
― Rachel Aaron, Nice Dragons Finish Last

“Well, he’s not really my friend,” Julius admitted. “I don’t even know his real name, actually, but I was his healer in the game, and the bond between healer and tank runs deep.”
― Rachel Aaron, Nice Dragons Finish Last

“I though the Black Reach lived in China."
"That doesn't mean anything," Bob said with a shrug. "The Black Reach doesn't have to be in the same hemisphere to meddle in you affairs. He didn't get his name for having unusually long arms, you know.”
― Rachel Aaron, Nice Dragons Finish Last

“Help us, Juli-wan Kenobi, you're our only hope."
For a moment, that almost, almost made Julius feel like a hero. And then he remembered. "Doesn't Obi-Wan die in that movie?”
― Rachel Aaron, One Good Dragon Deserves Another

“Their anger just knocked us all down from halfway across the world,” Bob reminded him. “I don’t think running a few more feet is going to do us any good.”
― Rachel Aaron, One Good Dragon Deserves Another

“Nothing good ever happened when you woke up in a room with a drain.”
― Rachel Aaron, One Good Dragon Deserves Another