Eragon looked back at him, confused. "I don't understand."" Of course, you don't," said From impatiently. "That's why I'm teaching you and not the other way around.

— Christopher Paolini

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

— Christopher Paolini

Everyone dies alone, Eragon. Whether you are a king on a battlefield or a lowly peasant lying in bed among your family, no one can accompany you into the void.

— Christopher Paolini

Fate has a cruel sense of humor, don't you think?

— 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 are Often the ones who change the world.

— Christopher Paolini

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.

— Christopher Paolini

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.

— Christopher Paolini

Go slowly, so that you do not bite your tail by accident.

— Christopher Paolini

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.

— Christopher Paolini

He inclined his head ever so slightly, displaying with his bearing the supreme confidence, even arrogance, that is the sole providence of cats, dragons, and certain highborn women.

— Christopher Paolini