A person must earn enlightenment, Eragon. It is not handed down to you by others, regardless of how revered they be. Christopher Paolini More Quotes by Christopher Paolini More Quotes From Christopher Paolini It’s better to be sworn to an honest fool than to a lying scholar Christopher Paolini fool honesty lying If any honor existed in war, it was in fighting to protect others from harm Christopher Paolini fighting honor war These books are my friends, my companions. Christopher Paolini companion my-friends book To while away the day contemplating evils that might have been is to poison the happiness we already have. Christopher Paolini poison evil might Life is too short to fight every idiot along your way. Christopher Paolini life-is-too-short fighting way He who stands like a pilar dies in battle. He who bends like a reed is triumphant! Christopher Paolini triumphant reeds battle When I saw Fäolin fall, I understood then that the true agony of war isn't being wounded yourself, it's having to watch those you care about being hurt. Christopher Paolini hurt war fall Haven't had your fill of interesting events?" "Never. They are the spice of life." She held up her half-finished hat. "How do you like it?" "It's nice. The blue is pretty. But what do the runes say?" "Raxacori-Oh, never mind. It wouldn't mean a thing to you anyway. Safe travels to you and Saphira, Eragon. And remember to watch out for earwigs and wild hamsters. Ferocious things, wild hamsters." Christopher Paolini nice blue mean Only men would think of cutting themselves to determine who the packleader is. Idiots. Christopher Paolini cutting men thinking Atra gulai un ilian tauthr ono un atra ono waise skolir fra rauthr. - Let luck and happiness follow you and may you be shielded from misfortune. Christopher Paolini misfortunes luck may Better to see widely than to see too closely and allow some feature of place or situation to catch you unawares. Do you understand? Christopher Paolini features situation besides, how can you cheat a cheater? Christopher Paolini brisingr cheater cheat The debate raged on for so long, at last Saphira had interrupted with a roar that shook the walls of the command tent. Then she said, I am sore and tired, and Eragon is doing a poor job of explaining himself. We have better things to do than stand around yammering like jackdaws, no? ... Good now listen to me. It was reflected Eragon, hard to argue with a dragon. Christopher Paolini wall tired jobs No-one can function properly without occasional peace and quiet. Christopher Paolini occasional function quiet HERE LIES BROM Who was A Rider bonded to the dragon Saphira Son of Holcomb and Nelda Beloved of Selena Father of Eragon Shadeslayer Founder of the Varden And Bane of the Forsworn. May his name live on in glory. Stydja unin mo'ranr Christopher Paolini father lying son When you teach them-teach them not to fear. Fear is good in small amounts, but when it is a constant, pounding companion, it cuts away at who you are and makes it hard to do what you know is right. Christopher Paolini inheritance cutting fear I'm not the person I once was. I have Thorn now, and... I'm not fighting for myself anymore....It makes a difference....I used to think you were a fool to keep risking your life as you have...I know better now. I understand...why. I understand...' His [Murtagh] eyes widened and his grimace relaxed, as if his pain was forgotten, and an inner light seemed to illuminate his features. 'I understand-we understand. Christopher Paolini pain fighting eye 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 revenge heart advice The sands of time cannot be stopped. Years pass whether we will them or not... but we can remember. What has been lost may yet live in memories. Christopher Paolini may memories years Anger is poison. You must purge it from your mind or else it will corrupt your better nature. Christopher Paolini anger poison mind