christopher paolini Quotes

There is much you can learn from books and scrolls. These books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life.

- Christopher Paolini, Eragon

Who is it who decides that one man should live and another should die? My life wasn't worth any more than his, but he's the one who's buried, while I get to enjoy at least a few more hours above the ground. Is it chance, random and cruel, or is there some purpose or pattern to all this, even if it lies beyond our ken?

- Christopher Paolini, Inheritance

The whole of the world could be deduced from the smallest grain of sand, if one studied it closely enough.

- Christopher Paolini

Finding one’s place in the world is never easy.Have courage and be true to who you are.Remember, those who dare to be different areOften the ones who change the world.

- Christopher Paolini

Book should go where they will be most appreciated, and not sit unread, gathering dust on a forgotten shelf, don't you agree?

- Christopher Paolini, Brisingr

Treat all fairly or they will seek revenge.

- Christopher Paolini

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

Books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life.

- Christopher Paolini, Eragon

To help you fill in the details of the world you are creating, imagine that your characters inhabit a real world. Daydream what it would be like to be there. What would your characters eat, what would they talk about, where would they get their supplies, etc. Keep asking the question, “What happens next?” Show your characters actions and write down their thoughts

- Christopher Paolini

As Roran watched, the man's arms, neck, and chest shriveled, and his bones appeared in sharp relief-from the bowlike curve of his collarbones to the hollow saddle of his hips, where his stomach hung like an empty waterskin. His lips puckered and drew back farther than they were intended to over his yellow teeth, baring them in a grisly snarl, while his eyeballs deflated as if they were engorged ticks being squished empty of blood, and the surrounding flesh sank inward.

- Christopher Paolini

You focus on telling stories,
we do everything else.