Book of Quotes

Eragon

The Inheritance Cycle: Eragon by Christopher Paolini

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

- “People have an annoying habit of remembering things they shouldn't.” 

- “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.” 

- “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.” 

- “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.” 

- “The sea is emotion incarnate. It loves, hates, and weeps. It defies all attempts to capture it with words and rejects all shackles. No matter what you say about it, there is always that which you can't.”

- “The greatest enemy is one that has nothing to lose.” 

- “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.” 

- “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."

- “Mmm....she's doomed! You're doomed!! They're all doomed! Notice I didn't specify what kind of doom, so no matter what happens, I predicted it. How very WISE of me.” 

- “Into the sky to win or die.” 

- “It's better to ask forgiveness than permission."

- “Respect the past; you never know how it may affect you.” 

- “...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."

- “I believe, Eragon, that you are full of love and that you are looking for one who will reciprocate your affection. No shame exists in that.” 

- “Thats the spirit-one part brave,three parts fool.”

- “I'll fight when needed, revel when there's an occasion, mourn when there is greif and die if my time comes...But I will not let anyone use me against my will.” 

- “Saphira to Eragon: "If anything happens, I’m going to pin you to my back and never let you off.

Eragon: I love you too.

Saphira: Then I will bind you all the tighter."

- “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”

- “To have a child is the greatest honor and responsibility that can be bestowed upon any living being."

- “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."