Quotes by Christopher Paolini

About 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 lives in Paradise Valley, Montana, where he wrote his first book.
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The real courage is in living and suffering for what you believe.

Christopher Paolini

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....

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To know who you are without any delusions or sympathy is a moment of revelation that no one experiences unscathed. (Brom, Eragon)

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The worth is in the act. Your worth halts when you surrender your will to change and experience life. But options are before you; choose one and dedicate yourself to it. The deeds will give you a new hope and purpose. ~ Eragon

Christopher Paolini

Leave the dead to the Earth. They are not for us.

Christopher Paolini

I cannot pretend that I regard this with favor, but the purpose of life is not what we want but what needs to be done.

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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 Reve...

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My mind is the only sanctuary that has not been stolen from me.

Christopher Paolini

Let go of your worries and focus only on the task at hand.The future will be what it will,and fretting about it will only make your fears more likely to come true.

Christopher Paolini

If you wish to be happy,Eragon, Think not of what is to come nor of that which you have no control over but rather of the now and that which you are able to change" ~Oromis to eragon ,Brisingr~618

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One part brave, three parts fool!

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Treat all fairly or they will seek revenge.

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My mind is the only sanctuary that has not been stolen from me. Men have tried to breach it before, but I've learned to defend it vigorously, for I am only safe with my innermost thoughts.

Christopher Paolini

If I spent my time worrying about what other people would think of my work, I would be too self-conscious to write.

Christopher Paolini

I have 20 or 30 books completely plotted out in my mind - mysteries, thrillers, horror, romance, science fiction. You name it.

Christopher Paolini

I think I learned most from editing, both editing myself and having someone else edit me. It's not always easy to have someone criticize your work, your baby. But if you can swallow your ego, you can really learn from the editing.

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Author Bio

  • NameChristopher Paolini
  • DescriptionAmerican author
  • BornNovember 17, 1983
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionWriter; Novelist
  • WorksInheritance Cycle Tetralogy