Christopher Paolini, Eragon

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

"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."

"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"

"We will carry your message. May your swords stay sharp," said Brom."And yours."

"Eragon went to see the dragon for the first time since it had spoken to him. He approached apprehensively, aware now that it was an equal."Eragon."Is that all you can say" he snapped."Yes."His eyes widened at the unexpected reply, and he sat down ro"

"A solitary finger of light fell upon it, illuminating motes of golden dust floating in the air."

"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."

"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."

"Then forgive him. And if you can't forgive, at least forget, for he meant you no harm, however rash that act was."

"He bent his gaze sternly on them. "First, let no one rule your mind or body. Take special care that your thoughts remain unfettered. One may be a free man and yet be bound tighter than a slave. 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." He continued at a slower pace, "Of the affairs of love... my only advice is to be honest. That's your most powerful took to unlock a heart or gain forgiveness. That's all I have to say." He seemed slightly self-conscious of his speech."

"The greatest enemy is one that has nothing to lose."

"reading is awsome"

"Into the sky to win or die."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

"People have an annoying habit of remembering things they shouldn't."

"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"